Significance of Auspicious thing
In Jainism and other Indian traditions, the term "Auspicious thing" encompasses various items and symbols believed to bring good fortune and positive outcomes. These items are utilized in celebrations, rituals, and worship, often including offerings such as ghee and sacred objects linked to deities. Each tradition, including Vastushastra, Purana, and Jyotisha, emphasizes the importance of these auspicious elements in invoking blessings, enhancing rituals, and attracting favorable circumstances, ultimately contributing to spiritual well-being and prosperity.
Synonyms: Fortunate event, Lucky moment
In Dutch: Gunstig ding; In Finnish: Hyvä asia; In Spanish: Cosa auspiciosa
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Hindu concept of 'Auspicious thing'
In Hinduism, "Auspicious thing" signifies objects or actions considered to bring good fortune, positive outcomes, and divine blessings, particularly in rituals, worship, and festive celebrations, enhancing spiritual practices and experiences of devotees.
From: Skanda Purana
(1) Actions or elements during the sacrifice that are deemed favorable or beneficial, often associated with the presence of Shiva.[1] (2) Positive events or circumstances that are beneficial, often obstructed by obstacles as noted by Narada.[2] (3) Items or actions that are considered favorable and bring good fortune, often connected to rituals or behaviors that ensure well-being.[3] (4) Actions or events that are deemed favorable and promising.[4] (5) Positive and favorable elements of life which one should always think about and associate with.[5]
From: Padma Purana
(1) Items or elements that are considered favorable and fortunate, enhancing the richness of the environment described.[6] (2) Activities or actions that bring about good fortune and positive outcomes.[7] (3) Favorable or beneficial items, divine in nature, that contribute to the happiness of a person in heaven.[8] (4) Activities or objects regarded as fortunate or favorable; often associated with good outcomes in religious practice.[9] (5) Favorable activities like singing and honoring others that are performed during worship to attract divine blessings.[10]
From: Agni Purana
(1) Objects such as a lion, bull, serpent, and others that are shown during worship rites.[11] (2) Items such as ghee, and other offerings that are presented as part of the worship and rituals to bring about positive results.[12] (3) Positive actions taken by people in the year Shubhakrit.[13] (4) Items considered to bring good fortune, chosen for their sacred value during the ceremony.[14] (5) Items presented during the ceremony that bring good fortune, such as mirrors and ghee.[15]
From: Shiva Purana
(1) Positive outcomes or characteristics that occur in connection with Lord Shiva, contrasting with inauspicious features.[16] (2) Items or offerings that are considered lucky or beneficial, often given to a Puranist as a form of respect or worship.[17] (3) Items regarded as fortunate and beneficial in the context of rituals and worship.[18]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Items that are considered favorable or lucky, often employed during rituals or festive celebrations.[19]
From: Bhagavad-gita-mahatmya
(1) Favorable or fortunate outcomes that one can attain through darshan of the deity.[20]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Elements or actions considered favorable in the context of spiritual practices and adherent rituals among followers.[21]
From: Brahmanda Purana
(1) Sacred items such as Durva grass, collyrium, and mirror which the king touched as part of his daily rituals.[22]
From: Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya)
(1) Events or circumstances that are favorable and bring good fortune.[23]
From: Brahma Purana
(1) Blessings or favorable outcomes that are believed to be granted by deities, particularly in the context of worship.[24]
From: Gautami Mahatmya
(1) Desirable and fortunate outcomes promised by the deities Ganga and Kshudha.[25]
From: Paraskara-grihya-sutra
(1) Various items that are considered favorable and are included in the sacrifices to enhance the ritual's effectiveness.[26]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Items or actions deemed favorable or lucky, which hold significance in religious practices.[27]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) Favorable events or conditions that are believed to occur after wearing new clothes under the right astrological influences.[28]
From: Samarangana-sutradhara (Summary)
(1) An object or symbol considered to bring good luck and positive outcomes.[29]
Jain concept of 'Auspicious thing'
In Jainism, "auspicious things" signify lucky items or symbols used in celebrations, rituals, and processions to invoke blessings, attract good fortune, and honor figures like the Cakrin, reflecting a community's reverence and hope for prosperity.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Items used by the King during worship and rituals, believed to attract good fortune.[30] (2) Items or symbols deemed lucky or favorable, often carried during celebrations to invoke blessings.[31] (3) Various celebratory items used by townspeople and country-people to honor the Cakrin during his procession through the city.[32]