Significance of Sacrificial vessel
In Buddhism, the term Sacrificial vessel refers to items that Kashyapa abandoned after recognizing their ineffectiveness in attaining liberation. In Hinduism, it encompasses various utensils crucial for sacrifices, including containers that hold offerings and represent significant aspects of rituals. These vessels undergo purification and play vital roles in ceremonies honoring deities and ancestors. Similarly, texts like the Purana, Vedanta, and Dharmashastra emphasize the importance of these vessels in rituals, signifying their spiritual value and connection to divine practices in sacrificial traditions.
Synonyms: Ritual offering, Sacred vessel, Divine vessel, Sacrificial cup
In Dutch: Offervat; In Finnish: Uhriastia; In Spanish: Vaso de sacrificio; In German: 翱辫蹿别谤驳别蹿盲脽
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Sacrificial vessel'
In Buddhism, the "Sacrificial vessel" symbolizes the tools and practices of Kashyapa that he ultimately discards, recognizing their ineffectiveness in attaining true liberation and enlightenment.
From: The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (A Life of Buddha)
(1) Items used by Kashyapa in his previous practices which he abandons after realizing their futility in achieving liberation.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Sacrificial vessel'
In Hinduism, a sacrificial vessel is a container used during rituals to hold offerings to deities. These vessels symbolize the connection between the material and spiritual realms and are crucial for conducting sacrificial rites and honoring the divine.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Vessels that are used during sacrifices, which are also cleansed by water.[2] (2) Containers, such as cups and spoons, used during sacrificial performances to hold offerings.[3]
From: Baudhayana Dharmasutra
(1) Containers used during rituals to hold offerings made to the fire, symbolizing the connection between the material and spiritual realms.[4]
From: Vasistha Dharmasutra
(1) Items used to hold offerings during sacrificial rituals.[5]
From: Gobhila-grihya-sutra
(1) Containers used to hold offerings such as water during the sacrificial rites.[6]
From: Hiranyakesi-grihya-sutra
(1) Containers used to hold offerings in the rites performed during the initiation ceremony.[7]
From: Asvalayana-grihya-sutra
(1) Containers used in rituals to hold offerings and materials needed for sacrifices, carried towards the deceased.[8]
From: Khadira-grihya-sutra
(1) Containers used to hold offerings and ingredients during the sacrificial practices.[9]
From: Apastamba Yajna-paribhasa-sutras
(1) The sacrificial vessels are kept from the first laying of the fires for the whole life and are usually burnt with the sacrificer at his death.[10]
From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra
(1) Containers into which offerings such as clarified butter and curds are poured during the sacrificial ritual.[11]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) An object used in rituals and ceremonies that signifies offerings made to deities within the sacrificial traditions.[12] (2) Items left by the Pandavas at the hermitage of Vrishaparva, which are used for performing rituals.[13] (3) Containers used for the sacrificial offerings, which were also destroyed by the fierce beings during the chaos.[14]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)
(1) Items presented by the sages during the performance, indicating respect and goodwill.[15] (2) The container lifted by Vishvamitra during the ritual, symbolizing the offerings made to the gods.[16]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) A metaphor for the body when it is motionless and inactive due to the absence of consciousness.[17]
From: Gautami Mahatmya
(1) Containers used in rituals, held to have spiritual significance, especially in the context of honoring deities.[18]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Containers used to hold offerings during rituals, significant in performing oblations.[19]
From: Harivamsha Purana
(1) Items used in traditional rituals, including ladles and containers for offerings.[20]
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) Containers used in the sacrificial rituals to hold offerings and represent important elements of the sacrifice.[21] (2) Items used in rituals that hold significant value in the context of offering practices.[22] (3) Containers used in the Agnihotra rituals that must be cleansed and prepared for the offerings.[23] (4) Utensils used in the performance of sacrifices, critical for the offering process.[24] (5) The containers in which offerings are prepared for the ritual; these vessels also undergo purification to be made acceptable for divine works.[25]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) A container used for holding offerings, significant in performing the rituals correctly.[26]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) Items such as the godohana vessel that have specific functions in the context of sacrifices but may also have independent benefits.[27]
From: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
(1) Gold and silver vessels called Mahiman, placed before and behind the horse during the sacrifice, representing day and night respectively.[28]