Arshatirtha, Ārṣatīrtha, Arsha-tirtha: 1 definition
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Arshatirtha 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.
The Sanskrit term Ārṣatīrtha can be transliterated into English as Arsatirtha or Arshatirtha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Dharmashastra (religious law)
Source: Google Books: Manusmṛti with the ManubhāṣyaĀrṣatīrtha (आर्षतीर्थ):—According to Ganganatha Jha in his comparative notes on the Manusmṛti-manubhāṣya verse 2.58-59:
“The base of the fingers is the Ārṣa-tīrtha;” (Bodhāyana-Dharmasūtra, 5.1.12-13)
Dharmashastra (धर्मशास्त्र, dharmaśāstra) contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.58 < [Section XIII - Initiation (upanayana)]