Ghantashuddhi, Ghaṇṭaśuddhi, Ghanta-shuddhi: 1 definition

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Ghantashuddhi 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.

The Sanskrit term Ghaṇṭaśuddhi can be transliterated into English as Ghantasuddhi or Ghantashuddhi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)

[«previous next»] — Ghantashuddhi in Vaishnavism glossary
Source: Pure Bhakti: Arcana-dipika - 3rd Edition

Ghaṇṭaśuddhi (घण्टशुद्धि) or Ghaṇṭaśuddhimantra refers to the “mantra to sanctify the bell”, according to the Arcana-dīpikā (manual on deity worship), while explaining the procedures performed in the morning:

sarva-vādya-mayi ghaṇṭe deva-devasya vallabhe
tvāṃ vinā naiva sarveṣāṃ śubhaṃ bhavati śobhane

“O beautiful bell, you embody the sweet sound of all music and you are dear to the god of gods, Śrī kṛṣṇa. Without you, there is no auspiciousness for anyone.”

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Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

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