Significance of Consecrated water
Consecrated water, as detailed in the Purana, refers to water that has been sanctified through rituals and mantras, making it beneficial for purification and blessings. It is considered holy and is used during various rituals to ensure purity in offerings and ceremonies. This water is blessed for initiation rites and is believed to possess purifying properties, essential for the sanctification of shrines and worship articles. Its use in rituals aims to cleanse and alleviate negative influences.
Synonyms: Holy water, Blessed water, Sanctified water, Sacred water
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Hindu concept of 'Consecrated water'
Consecrated water in Hinduism is holy water used in rituals for purity and sanctity. It is blessed and purified for offerings, initiation rites, and purification, believed to alleviate curses and enhance worship efficacy.
From: Agni Purana
(1) Water that has been blessed and is used for ritual purification, often in the context of offerings.[1] (2) Water that has been blessed or sanctified for use in purification and initiation rites.[2] (3) Water that has been blessed or purified through the repetition of sacred mantras, used for ritual purification.[3] (4) Water that has been ritually sanctified for use in worship and purification.[4]
From: Padma Purana
(1) Holy water purified through hymns for use in rituals to bless and sanctify.[5] (2) Water that has been made sacred through specific rituals and prayers.[6] (3) Water regarded as holy and used during rituals to ensure purity and sanctity in offerings and ceremonies.[7]
From: Bhagavata Purana
(1) Water that has been purified and endowed with spiritual significance through specific rites meant for ritual consumption.[8] (2) Water that has been blessed for the purpose of purifying the shrine and articles of worship.[9]
From: Bhagavad-gita Mahatmya
(1) Holy water used in rituals, which plays a role in the release of Duhshasana from his elephant form.[10] (2) Holy water that has been blessed through specific rituals and recitation of sacred texts, deemed powerful enough to purify and alleviate curses.[11]
From: Linga Purana
(1) Water that has been purified and blessed for ritual use in offering and other ceremonies.[12]
From: Yajnavalkya-smriti (Vyavaharadhyaya)—Critical study
(1) An ordeal involving drinking water that has been blessed, with the outcome determined by the lack of subsequent misfortune.[13]
From: Apastamba Dharma-sutra
(1) Water that has been ritually purified and is believed to be recognized by the dead, used in mourning and burial rites.[14]