Bathing, Bath, Baṭh, Bathed: 13 definitions
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Bathing means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. 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.
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Bathing rites are denoted by the Sanskrit term Snāna, according to the 17th century Kaulagajamardana (“crushing the Kaula elephant”) authored by Kāśīnātha or Kṛṣṇānandācala.—Accordingly, [as Īśvara said to Pārvatī]: “Listen, O Pārvatī, I shall give a critique of the Pāṣaṇḍas. Knowing this, a wise man is not defeated by them. [...] He who wears ash from the cremation ground and delights in wine and flesh; he who performs such [rites] as bathing (snāna) and the junctures for [mere] worldly rewards; and he who is the vilest [of them all,] having become a hater of Viṣṇu, destroys everything; [all of them] are called Pāṣaṇḍas. [Now,] my dear, hear about the Kāpālika. [...]”
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Bathing (in the lake—symbolizing the no-mind state) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Snāta, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [The Yogin] who has bathed (snāta) in the no-mind lake, which is free from the crocodiles of the senses and whose water is free from the wind and pure, obtains the supreme nectar. This natural, no-mind [state] has been taught thus [to Vāmadeva] directly by Śiva [himself] for the awakening of his disciples. However, [the no-mind state] is eternal, aspectless, undifferentiated, not expressible by speech and can only be experienced by oneself alone. [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Bathing should be avoided on a stage (where a dramatic play is performed).—A Nāṭaka should contain pañcasandhis which indicate five successive stages of the drama. This criterion also is present in the Mudrārākṣasa. [...] In the Sāhityadarpaṇa, Viśvanātha gives a list of certain actions which should not be presented on the stage. [...] Likewise sleeping, bath, use of cosmetics and siege of the city are strictly prohibited in a Sanskrit nāṭaka
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Bathing (ordinarily or spiritually) is known by the Sanskrit term Snāna, as discussed in chapter 2 (Kriyakanda) of the Parameshvara-Samhita: an important Pancaratra text of 8700 verses followed closely by the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangam—dealing with priestly concerns such as their daily routines, occasional liturgies and expiatory services.—Description of the chapter [snāna-vidhi]: Śāṇḍilya offers to give in detail the procedure that makes one eligible to do yāga and homa. First of all one must bathe in the ordinary way; this only is preparatory to his spiritual snāna to come. In telling how to take the daily bath he outlines the various observances that a man does from the time he wakes up-recitations of Viṣṇu’s Holy Names, which foot to take the first step with, how to collect the proper detergent (viz., mud) for bathing, how to select an auspicious bathing place, etc. (1-70). [...]
Bathing (in Sanskrit: Snāna) refers to one of the seven types of Bimbaśuddhi (purificatory expiations for the idol) (employed for averting impurities), according to the Viṣṇusaṃhitā: an important Tantric work of Kerala authored by Sumati, composed between 11th and 14th century divided in to 30 chapters (paṭalas).—The expiatory rites are elucidated in the 25th chapter. Viṣṇu-saṃhitā suggest seven kinds of purification for averting these impurities. In addition to these another seven types of purificatory expiations for the idol (biṃbaśudhi) are elucidated in this text [e.g., Bathing (snāna)] [...]. The text further recommended various Mantras to be used for expiations. [...]
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
Baṭh (बठ्).—[baṭha] r. 1st cl. (baṭhati) To be large, powerful, or able: better also vaṭh .
Baṭh (बठ्):—(also written vaṭh) [class] 1. [Parasmaipada] baṭhati, to be big or fat, [Dhātupāṭha ix, 46];
—to be powerful or able, [ib.]
Baṭh (बठ्):—baṭhati 1. a. To be large, or able.
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.
Nepali dictionary
Bath is another spelling for बाथ [bātha].—n. 1. rheumatism; gout; 2. fat of a boar or wild pig;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
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Partial matches: The, The, Bathing, Te.
Starts with: Bathing cloth, Bathing ritual.
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Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 117 - The Importance of Bathing in Kārtika < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
Chapter 127 - The Release of a Demon < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
Chapter 125 - The Importance of Māgha As Told by Bhṛgu < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
Yajnavalkya-smriti with Mitakshara and Viramitrodaya (by J. R. Gharpure)
Verse 1.100 < [Chapter 5 - Duties of a Householder (Gṛhin)]
Verse 1.22 < [Chapter 2 - The Celibacy]
Verses 1.24-25(a) < [Chapter 2 - The Celibacy]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
The Effect of Two Bed Bath Practices in Cost and Vital Signs of Critically... < [Volume 18, Issue 2 (2021)]
Does Forest Therapy Have Physio-Psychological Benefits? A Systematic Review... < [Volume 19, Issue 17 (2022)]
The Effect of Dry Carbon Dioxide Bathing on Peripheral Blood Circulation... < [Volume 18, Issue 4 (2021)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
A critical review on Snana: An Ayurvedic way of bathing < [Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024)]
A study on the role of Mud therapy for the maintenance of health < [Vol. 4 No. 02 (2019)]
Combined effect of Lavender Oil and Hot Foot Bath on Migraine Patients < [Vol. 9 No. 12 (2024)]
Usage Strategies to Increase the Socioeconomic Sustainability of Monumental... < [Volume 15, Issue 9 (2023)]
Evolution of Toilets Worldwide through the Millennia < [Volume 8, Issue 8, August (2016)]
A Framework for Archive Demand Management Strategies < [Volume 14, Issue 1 (2022)]
Shaiva Tantra: A way of Self-awareness (by L. N. Sharma)
4. Other procedures < [Chapter 16 - Shaiva Tantra and Yoga]
Chapter 8 - Fire Symbolism and Ritualism
Chapter 13 - Psychedelic and Oneiric experiences in Shaiva Tantra
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