365bet

Avabhrithasnana, ṛt󲹲Բ, Avabhritha-snana: 8 definitions

Introduction:

Avabhrithasnana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term ṛt󲹲Բ can be transliterated into English as Avabhrthasnana or Avabhrithasnana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Avabhrithasnana in Pancaratra glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Pancaratra (Samhita list)

ṛt󲹲Բ (अवभृथस्नान) refers to the “bath (concluding the sacrifice)�, as discussed in chapter 37 [=ⲹñ屹ṛt󲹲Բ] of the Saṃkarṣaṇa-Kāṇḍa of the Ჹⲹśīṣa貹ñٰ: an ancient Pāñcarātra consisting of four sections (ṇḍ), deriving its name from the fact that according to its frame-story (徱ṇḍ) it was revealed by God in the form of Hayaśiras, the Horse-Headed One. The Agnipurāṇa chapters 62-69 have parallels with the Saṃkarṣaṇakāṇḍa of the Hayaśīrṣa-pañcarātra.

: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

1) ṛt󲹲Բ (अवभृथस्नान) refers to “taking a communal ritual bath�, as discussed in chapter 15 (Kriyākāṇḍa) of the śṃh: an important Pāñcarātra text of 8700 verses followed closely by the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangam—dealing with priestly concerns such as their daily routines, occasional liturgies and expiatory services.—Description of the chapter [پṣṭ-Բ]: Sanaka asks about the consecration ceremonies for a temple-structure. [...] During the course of the entire proceedings certain behavior is required (871-901) and at the conclusion of the activities all, including the Ācārya and the spectators, take a ritual bath together [ṛt󲹲Բ] (902). All who participate in any way in the installation of an icon—no matter who he is or what part he plays in the proceedings—is blessed by great merit. The various benefits to be realized are listed (903-911).

2) ṛt󲹲Բ (अवभृथस्नान) refers to a special type of ceremonial bath, as discussed in chapter 20 of the վṣṇܲṃh: a Sanskrit text written in 2600 verses which covers typical Pāñcarātra topics through a narrative dialogue between Aupagāyana and Siddha Sumati.—Description of the chapter [utsava-vidhi]: [...] When this is done, the Yajamāna-patron and his entourage are to have prepared and administered an ṛt󲹲Բ bath—which frees him and them from sins for 12 years and this is a practice also done at the end of both īṣ� and پṣṭ-rites (29-36). It is pointed out that the village is also to be purified by various undertakings (37-41). [...]

Pancaratra book cover
context information

Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

Discover the meaning of avabhrithasnana or avabhrthasnana in the context of Pancaratra from relevant books on

Shilpashastra (iconography)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Avabhrithasnana in Shilpashastra glossary
: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts (shilpa)

ṛt󲹲Բ (अवभृथस्नान) refers to the “drenching ceremony� or “ritual bath� (given to the newly-installed icon), as discussed in chapter 40 of the Ādikāṇḍa of the Ჹⲹśīṣaṃh: a large Pāñcarātra Āgama consisting of roughly 6500 verses dealing primarily with architecture, temple-building and consecration rituals and iconography.—Description of the chapter [ṛt󲹲Բ]: This chapter turns to the injunctions for taking the ritual bath marking the end of such auspicious, festive پṣṭ-occasions. The ritual bath is known as ṛt󲹲Բ—but in this case the bath is given to the newly-installed icon using 81 pots. Then, after food has been duly offered, bali-offerings are made (1-24a).

Shilpashastra book cover
context information

Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.

Discover the meaning of avabhrithasnana or avabhrthasnana in the context of Shilpashastra from relevant books on

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Avabhrithasnana in Marathi glossary
: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

ṛt󲹲Բ (अवभृथस्नान).—n S (ṛt A ceremony at the conclusion of a sacrifice, & Բ Ablution.) The formal ablutions of the Dikshit and his wife after the performance of ṛt.

context information

Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

Discover the meaning of avabhrithasnana or avabhrthasnana in the context of Marathi from relevant books on

Sanskrit dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Avabhrithasnana in Sanskrit glossary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

ṛt󲹲Բ (अवभृथस्नान).—ablution after a sacrificial ceremony; Bhāg.

Derivable forms: ṛt󲹲Բm (अवभृथस्नानम्).

ṛt󲹲Բ is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms ṛt and Բ (स्ना�). See also (synonyms): ṛtsnapana.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

ṛt󲹲Բ (अवभृथस्नान).—n.

(-Բ�) Bathing after any sacrifice or ceremony. E. ṛt as before, and Բ bathing.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

ṛt󲹲Բ (अवभृथस्नान):—[=ava-bhṛtha-Բ] [from ava-bhṛtha > ava-bh�] n. idem

context information

Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

Discover the meaning of avabhrithasnana or avabhrthasnana in the context of Sanskrit from relevant books on

Kannada-English dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Avabhrithasnana in Kannada glossary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

ṛt󲹲Բ (ಅವಭೃಥಸ್ನಾನ):—[noun] the purification or ablution of the sacrificer after a sacrifice.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

Discover the meaning of avabhrithasnana or avabhrthasnana in the context of Kannada from relevant books on

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Let's grow together!

I humbly request your help to keep doing what I do best: provide the world with unbiased sources, definitions and images. Your donation direclty influences the quality and quantity of knowledge, wisdom and spiritual insight the world is exposed to.

Let's make the world a better place together!

Like what you read? Help to become even better: