Purification: 2 definitions
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Purification 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)Purification is denoted by the Sanskrit term Śauca, 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 (śauca) 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. [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.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga: Role of Ayurveda in the Management of Manas Roga (Mental Disorders)Purification (in Sanskrit: Saṃśodhana) refers to a part of the Logical Therapy (Yuktivyapasroga Chikitsya)—one of the systemic management of manas-roga (mental disorders) available in Ayurvedic classics.—Internal Purification consists of samsodhana (purification) i.e. elimination of vitiated dosas by Purva Karma (pre-treatment), Pradhana Karma (main-treatment) and Paschat Karma (post-treatment) of pancha karma therapy.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Ends with: External purification, Internal purification, Ritual purification, Seven Stages Of Purification.
Full-text (+1179): Shodhana, Shauca, Parisodhana, Shuddhi, Pavitrikarana, Vishuddhi, Bhutashuddhi, Atmashuddhi, Parisuddhi, Pavana, Bhushuddhi, Shaucavidhi, Acamana, Snana, Sharirasamskara, Vimalikarana, Pretashuddhi, Dravyashuddhi, Samskara, Samshodhana.
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Search found 283 books and stories containing Purification; (plurals include: Purifications). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
Conclusion < [Chapter XXII - Purification by Knowledge and Vision (ñāṇadassana-visuddhi-niddesa)]
A. Understanding (paññā) < [Chapter XIV - The Aggregates (khandha-niddesa)]
Chapter XVIII - Purification of View (diṭṭhi-visuddhi-niddesa) < [Part 3 - Understanding (Paññā)]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 5.144 < [Section XIV - Duties of Women]
Verse 5.132 < [Section XIII - Purification of Substances]
Verse 5.124 < [Section XIII - Purification of Substances]
Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda) (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Sūtra 2.32 < [Second Chapter (Sadhana Pada)]
Sūtra 2.41 < [Second Chapter (Sadhana Pada)]
Sūtra 3.55 < [Third Chapter (Vibhuti Pada)]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 78 - Worship Prescribed for a Devotee of Viṣṇu < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
Chapter 92 - Rules for the Vow of Kārtika < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya) (by George Thibaut)
III, 4, 34 < [Third Adhyāya, Fourth Pāda]
I, 3, 36 < [First Adhyāya, Third Pāda]
III, 4, 42 < [Third Adhyāya, Fourth Pāda]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 367 - The Story Of The Brāhmin Who Offered Alms Food To The Buddha < [Chapter 25 - Bhikkhu Vagga (The Monk)]
Verse 165 - The Story of Cūlakāla Upāsaka < [Chapter 12 - Atta Vagga (Self)]
Verse 395 - The Story of Kisā Gotamī, Wearer of Refuse-Rags < [Chapter 26 - Brāhmaṇa Vagga (The Brāhmaṇa)]
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