Significance of Ritual offering
Synonyms: Sacrifice, Tribute, Oblation, Presentation, Libation, Votive offering, Ceremonial offering, Devotional offering
In Dutch: Ritueel offer; In Finnish: Rituaalitarjous; In Spanish: Ofrenda ritual; In German: Rituelle Opfergabe
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Buddhist concept of 'Ritual offering'
Ritual offering in Buddhism encompasses spiritual ceremonies involving sacred offerings, acts of devotion to deities, and respectful presentations of items, aimed at achieving spiritual fulfillment and honoring teachings.
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) Ceremonies involving the presentation of items to deities as a sign of respect and devotion in Buddhist practice.[1] (2) Ceremonies conducted to make offerings as part of spiritual practices, which ma gcig struggled with during her afflictions.[2]
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) The gifts brought by the foresters and locals in honor of the partridge and its teaching.[3]
From: The gods of northern Buddhism
(1) Items presented during ceremonies to honor deities or request blessings.[4]
Hindu concept of 'Ritual offering'
Ritual offering in Hinduism encompasses the dedication of various items like fruits, ghee, and flowers to deities during worship, aimed at invoking blessings, honoring ancestors, and maintaining divine relationships through ceremonial acts of devotion.
From: Garuda Purana
(1) The various substances or items offered to deities during worship, including human flesh, sugar, honey, clarified butter, and sesamum seeds.[5] (2) Items presented in worship to deities during sacrificial ceremonies as acts of devotion.[6]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) Items presented during worship to deities, significant in the context of Navaratri ceremonies as expressions of devotion and seeking blessings.[7]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) Physical gifts or sacrifices traditionally presented to the deity in a worship setting, which in this context are deemed less important than inward meditation.[8]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Refers to the balls of food offered in a ceremonial context, accompanied by certain prescribed actions.[9] (2) A religious act of presenting items to the deceased ancestors to honor and remember them.[10]
From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra
(1) The various actions and items presented during the ceremony, meant to please deities such as Rudra and Agni.[11]
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) Ritual offerings involve the vital fluid and their integration into the Fire-altar, highlighting the sacred processes in Vedic practices.[12] (2) The ceremonial acts of presenting gifts, known as offerings, to various deities during a sacrificial process.[13]
From: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
(1) The act of making sacrifices and offerings to the gods as a means of maintaining the relationship between beings and the divine.[14]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) Ceremonial acts of giving that involve specific instructions regarding the offering process.[15]
From: Manasara (English translation)
(1) Various items such as fruits, flowers, and dairy products offered to deities during the house opening ceremonies.[16]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) Items such as fruits, ghee, and flowers presented to deities during rituals to invoke blessings and ensure favorable outcomes.[17]
From: Harsha-charita
(1) Ceremonial acts of devotion performed to appease spirits and gods during times of distress.[18]
From: Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture)
(1) Ceremonial acts of presenting items to deities within temples as part of worship practices.[19]
The concept of Ritual offering in local and regional sources
Ritual offering involves presenting items like flowers, fruits, and coins during Bodhi-tree worship, highlighting its significance in spiritual practices by acknowledging reverence and gratitude within this cultural tradition.
From: Buddhist Ceremonies and Rituals of Sri Lanka
(1) The variety of items such as flowers, fruits, and coins presented as offerings in the context of Bodhi-tree worship.[20]