Significance of Purification rites
Purification rites, as described in Purana and Dharmashastra, encompass a variety of ceremonial practices aimed at cleansing individuals from sins or impurities. These rites include rituals performed for spiritual purification before engaging in worship, as well as those carried out after significant life events to restore communal purity. They often involve actions such as ritual bathing, fasting, and donations in sacred spaces to achieve spiritual and physical cleanliness. Overall, these practices are essential for reclaiming one's caste status and achieving spiritual benefits.
Synonyms: Spiritual purification, Ceremonial cleansing, Ritual purification, Purification ceremonies, Purification processes
In Dutch: Reinigingsritueel
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Purification rites'
Purification rites in Buddhism involve ceremonial actions designed to cleanse the body and speech, enhancing one's spiritual practices and promoting a higher state of spiritual awareness and development.
From: The Great Chariot
(1) Ceremonial actions aimed at cleansing the body and speech to elevate spiritual practices.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Purification rites'
Purification rites in Hinduism encompass a variety of ceremonial practices aimed at cleansing individuals and environments before sacred rituals. These include ritual bathing, abstinence, and actions to atone for sins, emphasizing spiritual and physical purity.
From: Agni Purana
(1) Ceremonies to cleanse the worshiper and environment before rituals.[2] (2) Rituals designed to cleanse the body, soul, or space before engaging in spiritual practices.[3] (3) Ceremonies conducted to cleanse participants and items used in Vedic rituals to ensure spiritual purity.[4] (4) Religious rituals and practices that aim to cleanse oneself from sins and restore purity.[5] (5) Specific practices, such as bathing and fasting, required during spiritual activities to ensure the individual is clean and pure.[6]
From: Padma Purana
(1) Rituals performed to cleanse oneself spiritually, particularly in preparation for worship.[7] (2) Ceremonial acts performed to cleanse and prepare the sacred ash, often involving hymns and offerings.[8] (3) Ceremonial practices intended to cleanse individuals of their sins, often involving rituals such as bathing or fasting.[9] (4) Ceremonies aimed at cleansing oneself of impurities prior to worship or spiritual practice, reflecting the importance of ritual cleanliness.[10]
From: Skanda Purana
(1) Rituals performed to cleanse individuals and restore their spiritual status.[11] (2) Rituals and donations conducted in sacred spaces that are believed to purify individuals and bring them blessings.[12] (3) Rituals performed to cleanse oneself spiritually and physically before engaging in worship or sacred activities.[13]
From: Shiva Purana
(1) Rituals performed for cleansing and purifying the self through specific acts and thoughts.[14] (2) Ceremonial activities aimed at cleansing oneself physically and spiritually, critical for an ascetic.[15] (3) Rituals that Gautama was advised to perform in order to atone for the perceived sin of slaughter.[16]
From: Brahmanda Purana
(1) Ceremonies involving cleansing rituals to prepare participants for proper offerings and to ensure spiritual benefit.[17] (2) Rituals performed to cleanse oneself and objects before engaging in sacred activities, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and purity.[18] (3) Rituals performed to cleanse or purify oneself or objects, often in the context of performing sacred rites.[19]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Ceremonies and practices to cleanse individuals after death, ensuring they are spiritually clean.[20] (2) The procedures and rituals performed to cleanse oneself from sins or impurities incurred through various actions.[21]
From: Brahma Purana
(1) Rituals performed to cleanse oneself from sins and negativity, particularly significant at the time of holy bathing.[22] (2) Ceremonial actions taken to restore cleanliness and purity after transgressing certain conduct.[23]
From: Linga Purana
(1) Rituals aimed at cleansing individuals and materials in preparation for sacred activities.[24] (2) Ceremonial actions that cleanse a person spiritually, often involving abstinence and ritual bathing.[25]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Ceremonial practices intended to cleanse an individual, especially in the context of reclaiming or affirming one's caste status.[26]
From: Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya)
(1) Rituals performed to cleanse oneself from sin or impurity.[27]
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) Ceremonial actions performed after significant events such as death or childbirth to restore purity within a family or community.[28]
From: Matsya Purana (critical study)
(1) Ceremonial practices advised for atoning sins committed, especially related to killing or causing harm to living beings.[29]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Ceremonial acts, such as bathing, required to restore one's purity after the days of impurity have elapsed.[30] (2) Traditional practices and procedures followed to cleanse different materials and spaces.[31] (3) Ceremonial activities prescribed for someone who has committed a grave sin, such as killing a Brahmana, to achieve absolution.[32] (4) Ceremonial practices involving cleansing through bathing or dietary restrictions to restore purity after certain actions.[33]
From: Tiruvacakam Part I
(1) The elaborate ceremonies performed by the brAhman to cleanse the deity’s image, contrasting with Tinnan’s simple offerings.[34]
From: Manasara (English translation)
(1) Rituals focused on cleansing the house and its occupants, ensuring an auspicious environment for living.[35]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) Rituals aimed at cleansing and enhancing the spiritual or physical state of an individual.[36]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) Ceremonies intended to ward off evil spirits, as well as to prevent reanimation of corpses into vampires.[37]