Arciradikathana, Arcirādikathana, Arciradi-kathana: 1 definition
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Arciradikathana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Arciradikathana.
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsArcirādikathana (अर्चिरादिकथन) (lit. “chapter concerning the bright path to salvation at Viṣṇu’s feet”) is the name of chapter 3 of the (third section of the) Bṛhadbrahmasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text containing over 4600 Sanskrit verses dealing primarily with Vaiṣṇava theology and practical matters concerning the Śrī-Vaiṣṇava community but also discussing aspects of Viśiṣṭādvaita philosophy.
Description of the chapter [arcirādikathana]: Nārāyaṇa undertakes to describe the kind of person qualified morally and intellectually to come to His abode by way of the “bright path” (1-17). When exactly a man dies has some effect upon his destiny; if he dies at an auspicious time it is cause for celebration (18-27). Then the “path” itself is described, and the experiences the man has along the way are also indicated. Finally, the ekāntin reaches the jewel-decorated golden land of Viṣṇuloka (28-66).

Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
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Partial matches: Kathana.
Full-text: Vishnuloka.
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