Significance of Rid of sins
Rid of sins is a multifaceted concept in Purana, encompassing various spiritual benefits gained through devotion and rituals. It includes the cleansing of wrongdoings through listening to sacred stories, participating in holy rites, and visiting sacred sites. Worshipping deities like Madhavi and Ghanteshvara offers liberation from past actions and moral transgressions, facilitating a process of purification and spiritual renewal. Ultimately, it signifies the state of being absolved from sins, achieved through dedicated acts of devotion and worship.
Synonyms: Atonement, Absolution, Redemption, Forgiveness, Purification, Cleansing, Deliverance, Salvation, Forgive, Pardon, Cleanse, Purify
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Hindu concept of 'Rid of sins'
In Hinduism, "Rid of sins" signifies spiritual cleansing from wrongdoings through shrine visits, worship, rituals, and storytelling, ultimately leading to moral purification and liberation from past actions and their consequences.
From: Skanda Purana
(1) The process of being relieved of sinful actions or their consequences.[1] (2) The purification process undergone by a devotee after visiting the Satishvara Linga.[2] (3) The act of being cleansed or absolved of wrongdoing through the visit to the shrine.[3] (4) The state achieved after partaking in the holy rites and visiting sacred sites, particularly characterized by liberation from past actions.[4] (5) The process of cleansing oneself of moral wrongs, thereby achieving spiritual purity.[5]
From: Matsya Purana (critical study)
(1) The benefit achieved by the devotee through the observance of the Gauritritiyavrata, leading to purification and spiritual cleansing.[6]