Significance of Eighth day
In Dutch: Achtste dag; In Finnish: Kahdeksas päivä; In Spanish: Octavo día; In German: Achter Tag; In Malay: Hari kelapan; In Swedish: Åttonde dagen; In French: Huitième jour; In Portugese: Oitavo dia; In Italian: Ottavo giorno; In Polish: Ósmy dzień
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Buddhist concept of 'Eighth day'
The "Eighth day" in Buddhism signifies various important events, such as the birth of Great Master Whai-Nung, significant occurrences during the lunar month Tazaungmon, and the Buddha's emergence from the Aparajita Throne after a seven-day period.
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) The particular day in the lunar month Tazaungmon when significant events took place, including the farewell of Venerable Sariputta.[1] (2) The day the Buddha arose from the Aparajita Throne after seven days.[2]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) This is one of the days of the half-month when wanderers belonging to other sects collected together to speak dhamma.[3]
From: The 6th Patriarch Platform Sutra
(1) The specific day of the month when the Great Master Whai-Nung was born, marked by a beam of light and a strange fragrance.[4]
From: Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
(1) This refers to a specific day of the fifth and tenth lunar months, when the head of Hiei shrine would visit Matsuo and give lectures on the Lotus Sutra.[5]
Hindu concept of 'Eighth day'
In Hinduism, the "Eighth day" encompasses various significant observances, rituals, and restrictions throughout the lunar calendar, notably marked by fasting, worship of deities, and specific cultural practices, particularly emphasizing the auspicious nature of the lunar cycle.
From: Garuda Purana
(1) The day set aside for the worship of goddess Durga and her female cohorts.[6] (2) Refers to the day of the moon's increase when specific rituals and offerings are performed to avoid suffering in life.[7]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Linked to making significant profits in trade through the performance of the Sraddha.[8] (2) A specific auspicious time mentioned for making offerings in the context of rituals.[9]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) On the eighth day, giving cocoanut is believed to free one from remorse, as mentioned in the provided text about the worship practices.[10]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Specific days during the lunar calendar that are significant for study regulations.[11] (2) All eighth days of the fortnight, noted for restrictions on certain activities as detailed in various texts.[12] (3) A day that destroys the Veda, suggesting it is also unfit for Vedic study.[13] (4) Refers to the eighth day in a lunar fortnight, on which specific religious observances and abstentions are recommended.[14]
From: Apastamba Dharma-sutra
(1) A specific day in a lunar cycle when Shudras are permitted to trim their hair and nails.[15] (2) Performing this rite on the eighth day yields prosperity for the sacrificer.[16]
From: Gobhila-grihya-sutra
(1) The eighth day after the full moon of Magha is when a Sthalipaka is prepared, and a sacrifice is performed on this specific day.[17] (2) The eighth day of the dark fortnight after Agrahayani is termed Apupashtaka, or Ashtaka of the cakes.[18]
From: Baudhayana Dharmasutra
(1) A calendrical day referenced in Vedic instructions that has specific implications for the study and rituals.[19]
From: Asvalayana-grihya-sutra
(1) Specific days in a lunar cycle associated with certain rituals.[20]
From: Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra
(1) A specific day of the month on which the individual is required to observe fasting as part of their spiritual vows.[21]
From: Vasistha Dharmasutra
(1) One should not recite the Veda on the eighth day of each half-month, along with other specific days and times mentioned in the text.[22]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Refers to the specific day in the lunar calendar when the described events occur, significant for its timing.[23] (2) Referring to the eighth day of the lunar cycle, a time considered important for various religious events.[24]
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) A day sacred to Prajapati, significant for the preparation of the fire-pan used in the rituals.[25]
Jain concept of 'Eighth day'
In Jainism, the "Eighth day" signifies a pivotal moment linked to astrology, food rituals for monks, birth timing, lunar phases, and a key event involving King Vipulavahana’s conception, underlining its multifaceted importance.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) This refers to the moon, and the comparison suggests a resemblance of the foreheads to the moon of the eighth day, referring to a phase of the moon.[26] (2) A significant time frame referenced as the day before a foreboding event according to an astrologer.[27] (3) A specific timing indicating the birth circumstances and importance surrounding the child’s arrival.[28] (4) The specific day on which the significant event of birth occurs, highlighting the importance of timing in this narrative.[29] (5) The specific day when King Vipulavahana fell into Sena's womb, marking a significant event in the narrative.[30]
From: Acaranga-sutra
(1) A specific day in a fortnight which holds significance in the context of food acceptance for monks and nuns.[31]
Classical concept of 'Eighth day'
From: Ancient Egypt the Light of the World
(1) The eighth day is observed with gladness, in which Jesus rose from the dead, identifying it as a Sunday.[32]