Significance of Leaving

In Vaishnavism, the term Leaving encompasses two meanings: the act of departing from a location or person and the king's decision to leave a place. Conversely, in Dharmashastra, Leaving refers specifically to food that has become unclean due to contact with the mouth. This highlights the multifaceted interpretations of the concept, demonstrating its relevance in both religious and cultural contexts.1

Synonyms: Going away, Moving out, Going

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Hindu concept of 'Leaving'

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In Hinduism, "Leaving" signifies three concepts: unclean food leftover from consumption, the king's decision to depart a location, and the broader act of leaving a person or place. Each interpretation reflects different aspects of transition and purity.

Significance of Leavings in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):

Vaishnavism Books

From: Garga Samhita (English)

(1) The act of departing or going away from a place or person.^[1] (2) The act of departing from a place; in this context, the decision made by the king.^[2]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) 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’).

Significance of Leavings in Dharmashastra (religious law):

Dharmashastra Books

From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi

(1) The food left in the dish that has become unclean by being touched with the mouth.^[3]

Dharmashastra contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.

Plural form: Leavings.

Last Updated: 31 October, 2024