Balikarman, Bali-karma, Bali-karman, Balikarma: 13 definitions
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In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: archive.org: Architecture Of ManasaraBalikarma (बलिकर्म) or Balikarman refers to “sacrificial offerings”, according to the Mānasāra chapter 8.30-32.—Accordingly, “[...] in matter of sacrificial prayer, the architect should meditate on his own Śiva (i.e. special deity). Why this (should be done), in order to propitiate the gods as well as the evil genii and goblins. If all details of the ground-plan be arranged without making these offerings, the site will be destroyed by the terrible demons; to avoid this defect, the sacrificial offerings (balikarma) must be made. When these offerings are made by a builder in the village temple of Śiva (or other deity) there would be always prosperity, contentment, peace and welfare, and the devotion of the master (of the village)”.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBalikarma (बलिकर्म) refers to “sacrificial offerings” (viz., flowers, etc.), according to a footnote at the Śivapurāṇa chapter 7.2.27. Accordingly, —“[...] after the rites in the fire (agnikārya) have been concluded he shall perform the oblation rite according to the injunctions in the Śaivite scriptures or as mentioned in his own Sūtra. Then after conceiving the seat of Vidyā (viz., vidyāsana) on the well-smeared Maṇḍala he shall install the sheath of Vidyā and worship the same with flowers etc. (balikarma) in due order”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: WorldCat: Samarāṅgaṇa sūtradhāra of BhojadevaBalikarma (बलिकर्म) refers to “offerings” (worship materials), according to the Samarāṅgaṇa Sūtradhāra verse 37.43.—“[...] then the Architect having sipped may take to the offering of offerings or worship materials (balikarma). At the time of the plumbing process the wise one may act the way it may be salubrious for all”.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Manasa Taramgini: Skanda Sadbhava: A distinctive Kaumara Tantra?Balikarma (बलिकर्म) refers to one of the eighteen chapters of the Skandasadbhāvasaṃraha: an abbreviation of the larger Skandasadbhāva in 12000 verses having its narrative framework set in Kailāsa where Nandin and Māheśvara engage in a dialog regarding the present Śāstra.
Source: Shodhganga: Iconography in Prayogamanjari and Saivagamanibandhana (a study)Balikarma (बलिकर्म) refers to one of the topics dealt with in the Puṭayūrbhāṣā, a Tantric text written by one Vāsudeva who belongs to the Putayur Illam in North Malabar in Kerala.—The Puṭayūrbhāṣā is also known as Kriyādīpikā. It is in verse form written in Malayalam. Thus this treatise is named as Puṭayūrbhāṣā. The period of this text is regarded as 1345 AD. The text consists of twelve paṭalas. [...] The content of the remaining paṭalas are netronmīlana, dhvajadevatās, homa such as pratiṣṭhāhoma, adhivāsahoma, dravyahoma, pratamīpratiṣṭhāna, pūjāvidhi, kalaśapūjā, daśapuṣpa, balikarma, prāyaścittavidhi, jirṇoddhāraṇavidhi etc. [...] Even though the text gives various names of deities and their worshipping mantras, Śiva is seen given importance.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsBalikarma (बलिकर्म) refers to “bali-offerings”, as discussed in chapter 22 of the Viṣṇusaṃhitā: a Sanskrit text written in 2600 verses which covers typical Pāñcarātra topics through a narrative dialogue between Aupagāyana and Siddha Sumati.—Description of the chapter [balikarma-vidhi]: During utsava-festivals, bali-offerings are to be made three times each day. When offerings of food are presented to the Lord, they should have been prepared in a “purified” fire; when offerings are to be made simply to the directional deities and others (19 et. seq.), it is enough to prepare this food without mantra-chants and in an ordinary fire (1-8). The food prepared for the Lord is brought from the kitchen to His presence; the ordinary food is likewise taken to the karmabera-icon by the dīkṣita-priest, who prostrates with it and then proceeds with other temple functionaries to offer this bali [e.g., balikarma] to the deities in the surrounding precincts of the temple. This is done with great éclat and each food-offering is preceded by brief liturgies with lamps, incense, fans, etc. (9-18). [...]
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryBalikarman (बलिकर्मन्).—n.
1) offering oblations to all creatures.
2) the act of worshipping.
3) payment of tribute.
Balikarman is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms bali and karman (कर्मन्).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryBalikarman (बलिकर्मन्).—[neuter] the presenting of a pious oblation (v. [preceding]).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Balikarman (बलिकर्मन्):—[=bali-karman] [from bali] n. offering oblations to all creatures, [Gṛhya-sūtra; Manu-smṛti] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] presentation or payment of tribute, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryBalikarman (बलिकर्मन्):—[bali-karman] (rmma) 5. n. General offering.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusBalikarma (ಬಲಿಕರ್ಮ):—[noun] = ಬಲಿ [bali]4 - 3.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Balidana, Balikarmeccha, Sarpabalikarman, Balividhana, Vicchinnabalikarman, Baliharana, Vaishvadevabalikarman, Netronmilana, Pujavidhi, Prayashcittavidhi, Dashapushpa, Jirnoddharana, Dhvajadevata, Pratishthahoma, Adhivasahoma, Dravyahoma, Pratamipratishthana, Jirnoddharanavidhi, Balikarmavidhi, Yajna.
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 171 < [Volume 22 (1918)]
Prayogamanjari and Saivagamanibandhana (Study) (by R. Suthashi)
Putayurbhasa (summary) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 106 < [Volume 8 (1886)]
Manasara (English translation) (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
Atithi or Guest Reception (study) (by Sarika. P.)
Part 10 - Atithi-saparyā of Vānaprasthins < [Chapter 9 - Atithi-saparyā in Dharmaśāstra Literature]
Part 3 - Honouring Atithi and Vaiśvadeva < [Chapter 9 - Atithi-saparyā in Dharmaśāstra Literature]
Part 2 - Pañcamahāyajñas (The five daily great observances) < [Chapter 7 - Pañcamahāyajñas]
Tilakamanjari of Dhanapala (study) (by Shri N. M. Kansara)
9. Rangavali (design-drawing) < [Chapter 12 - Cultural Data]