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Donation means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): (shaktism)Donation (ceremonies) are denoted by the Sanskrit term Dāna, according to the 17th century Kaulagajamardana (“crushing the Kaula elephant”) authored by Kāśīnātha or Kṛṣṇānandācala.—Accordingly, [as Īśvara said to Pārvatī]: “[...] [Now,] my dear, hear about the Kāpālika. He eats from a skull bowl and is addicted to wine and flesh; he neglects the disciplines of purification and he is adorned with a bald head and Mālās; he eats from the fires of the cremation ground; he alone is a Kāpālika, he never does [the proper] repetition of Mantras, nor ascetic practices nor [follows] the rules of personal restraint. He is without such [rituals] as bathing and ceremonies for donation (dāna). [Thus,] he is proclaimed a Pāṣānḍa. [...]”
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
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Full-text (+465): Dana, Pradana, Vrithadana, Upasatti, Datti, Samadana, Pradanaka, Bhumidana, Vrittiparikalpane, Vitarana, Annadana, Vilambha, Tyaga, Vishranana, Daniya, Smayadana, Daan, Sampradana, Vihapita, Pratipadana.
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Search found 152 books and stories containing Donation, Donate, Donating; (plurals include: Donations, Donates, Donatings). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Annadatri-carita (study) (by Sarannya V.)
2. Importance of Annadana in Sanskrit literature < [Chapter 1 - The Myth of Grand Feast]
3. Popular Stories on Annadana < [Chapter 1 - The Myth of Grand Feast]
5. Character Analysis of Annadatri-Carita < [Chapter 3 - An Introduction to Annadatri-carita]
Bodhisattvacharyavatara (by Andreas Kretschmar)
Text Section 292 / Stanza 32 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Text Section 261-262 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Text Section 175 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Impact of Vedic Culture on Society (by Kaushik Acharya)
1.B: Dāna in the Age of Dharmaśāstras < [Chapter 2]
Land donation < [Chapter 5]
Concept of Dāna and Nature of Donee Brāhmaṇas < [Chapter 2]
Buddhacarita (by Charles Willemen)
Chapter XVIII - The Conversion of Anāthapiṇḍada < [Fascicle Four]
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
Introduction—Śrīla Gurudeva’s contribution < [Chapter 2.11 - Why He Came? The Contribution of Śrīla Gurudeva]
Chapter 2.2 - Śrīman Mahāprabhu’s Greatest Donation
Śrīman Mahāprabhu’s Greatest Donation (Introduction) < [Chapter 2.2 - Śrīman Mahāprabhu’s Greatest Donation]
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