Significance of Rid of all sin
Rid of all sin encompasses various spiritual practices and rituals aimed at achieving purification and absolution from wrongdoing. According to Purana, seeing the deity Shukreshvara, participating in worship, and performing sacred rituals can lead to significant spiritual benefits, including the cleansing of past sins. Devotees who engage in these acts, such as visiting shrines or partaking in holy ablutions, are believed to attain a state of liberation from their transgressions, emphasizing the transformative power of devotion and worship in seeking forgiveness.
Synonyms: Cleansed of sin, Free from sin, Absolved of sin, Liberated from sin, Redeemed from sin, Purify, Cleanse, Pardon
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Hindu concept of 'Rid of all sin'
In Hinduism, "Rid of all sin" signifies spiritual purification achieved through devotion, rituals, worship, and visiting sacred sites, promising absolution from moral failings and liberation from past wrongdoings, enhancing spiritual benefits.
From: Skanda Purana
(1) A result of visiting the Lingas, where it is believed that one can cleanse themselves of sins committed throughout life.[1] (2) A consequence of worshipping the Sun-god, leading to liberation from past wrongdoings.[2] (3) The result of listening to the miraculous act, which absolves one from all wrongdoings.[3] (4) The promise that taking a holy bath at Balamandana will cleanse an individual of all their wrongdoings.[4] (5) The outcome or benefit achieved by viewing and worshipping the deity, which is the removal of sins.[5]
From: Gautami Mahatmya
(1) A promise that signifies the purification and redemption one experiences by remembering or hearing about the holy centre.[6]
From: Matsya Purana (critical study)
(1) The spiritual benefit claimed by devotees participating in the Gauritritiyavrata, suggesting a form of purification and redemption.[7]
From: Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study)
(1) The desired outcome of cleansing and purifying oneself to remove any moral or spiritual impurities.[8]