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In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of N膩r膩ya峁嘺)
: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsBathing Cloths are used while washing the icon of the Lord as part of 鈥渓iturgical worship鈥�, as discussed in chapter 6 of the Sattvata-Samhita: one of the most ancient of Pancaratra Agamas consisting of roughly 3500 verses which stresses the theological standpoint of the oneness of God despite his various vyuhas (modes of existence), vibhavas (manifestations) and avataras (incarnations).鈥擠escription of the chapter [蝉奴办峁尘补惫测奴丑补-诲别惫补迟腻-产补丑颈谤测腻驳补-惫颈诲丑颈]: The details of how the liturgy step-by-step is prepared for and how it proceeds are given (7-131). [...] Then the icon is offered the water set aside for washing His hands by putting some drops on His head (28b). This is followed by offering the water set aside for cleansing His feet (29a), whereupon wooden sandals for His feet are symbolically offered, too. A special bathing cloth is advanced (29b), and then various items are given in order (verbally?) to the icon鈥擺...]. During these baths incense will have been offered, after which incense-scented and -purified towels are offered to cleanse off the deity鈥檚 body-one for the head and one for the body. [...]
Pancaratra (啶ぞ啶炧啶氞ぐ啶距い啷嵿ぐ, p膩帽car膩tra) 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Cloth, Bathing.
Full-text (+10): Snanavastra, Snatashataka, Varasi, Udvartana, Mirror, Camphor, Honey, Hot water, Honey-bath, Tooth-brush, Tongue-scraper, Curd-bath, Dhatri, Curd, Sugar-cane juice, Red sandal, Sandal-paste, Wooden Sandal, Milk-bath, Scented oil.
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Vinaya Pitaka (2): Bhikkhuni-vibhanga (the analysis of Nun鈥� rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
The story of Vis膩kh膩 < [8. Robes (C墨vara)]
Eight channels for the accruing of robes < [8. Robes (C墨vara)]
Third recitation section < [20. Nuns (Bhikkhun墨)]
The Bhikkhus Rules (by Bhikkhu Ariyesako)
Right Livelihood < [Appendix B]
Part 3 - Thailand < [Appendix D]
Clothing: The Robe < [Chapter 3 - Possessions And Offerings]
Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3 (by Henry Parker)
Story 21 - Nagul-munna < [Part I - Stories told by the Cultivating Caste and Vaeddas]
Story 239 - The Mad King < [Part III (b) - Stories of the Western Province and Southern India]
Story 259 - The Story of Sokka < [Part III (b) - Stories of the Western Province and Southern India]
Prem Sagar (English translation) (by W. Hollings)
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks鈥� rules) (by I. B. Horner)