Significance of Sacred observance
Sacred observance encompasses a variety of ritualistic and spiritual practices aimed at honoring the divine and fostering a connection with spiritual teachings. These rituals often include the recitation of sacred stories and adherence to specific guidelines, particularly emphasizing the roles of women in achieving spiritual merit and purity. Sacred observance is essential for attaining divine favor, maintaining holiness, and achieving spiritual goals, and includes various practices like bathing, fasting, and worship outlined in religious texts.
Synonyms: Spiritual practice, Religious ceremony, Ceremonial observance, Ritual, Ceremony, Rite, Service, Devotion, Worship
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Hindu concept of 'Sacred observance'
Sacred observance in Hinduism encompasses rituals honoring the divine, spiritual practices for deeper faith, and methods of purification. These practices promote spiritual connection, positive outcomes, and adherence to religious traditions, ensuring a devoted path toward grace and salvation.
From: Skanda Purana
(1) Spiritual practices recognized as holy, meant to deepen one's faith and connection with the divine.[1] (2) Ritualistic practices expected to be followed by chaste women, aimed at attaining divine favor and familial stability.[2] (3) Ritualistic practices followed by individuals to maintain purity and holiness, especially during pilgrimages to Tirthas[3] (4) Religious practices that include various forms of worship, rituals, and offerings aimed at promoting spiritual or social benefits.[4] (5) Refers to the rituals and practices performed in reverence to the divine, often linked to specific festivals or days.[5]
From: Brahma Purana
(1) Spiritual practices intended to honor and connect with the divine, crucial for achieving grace and salvation.[6] (2) Spiritual practices or rituals performed with dedication, aimed at honoring the divine.[7]
From: Padma Purana
(1) Ritualistic practices that hold religious significance for purification and elevation of one’s spiritual state.[8] (2) Ritual practices that adhere to the principles and traditions laid down in religious texts, ensuring the worship is conducted in a holy manner.[9]
From: Agni Purana
(1) Sacred observances are particular spiritual practices and rituals carried out with devotion and adherence to specific guidelines, aimed at fostering connection with the divine.[10]
From: Gautami Mahatmya
(1) Religious practices that Devapi intends to use for bringing back those who were abducted.[11]
From: Shiva Purana
(1) Rituals performed with devotion, essential for the fulfilment of desires in the story.[12]
From: Bhagavata Purana
(1) Rituals conducted to honor the divine, which bring auspicious results when combined with the recitation of sacred stories.[13]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) This phrase indicates a form of worship or adherence that is discussed in the context of Vedic literature, particularly relating to meditation on Brahman.[14]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) A religious practice that often involves the wearing of the sacred thread.[15]