Chayasnapana, Chāyāsnapana, Chaya-snapana: 1 definition
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Chayasnapana 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 Chayasnapana.
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Chāyāsnapana (छायास्नपन) refers to certain “bathing rites” (performed as part of pratiṣṭhā or “sanctification ceremonies”), as discussed in chapter 7 of the Viṣṇutilakasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 3500 Sanskrit verses covering the typically “agamic” subjects which are being narrated by Brahmā to a number of sages.—[Cf. chapter 7]: [...] The orderly exposition of the pratiṣṭhā-ceremonies is all but sacrificed to the rehearsal of miscellaneous details to be seen to in the execution of sanctification procedures: chāyāsnapana is briefly treated (132-135), as are snāna-routines in general (136-138.) Karmāṅgasnapana is enjoined (139-144), after which the cakrābjamaṇḍala is then discussed—how to make it, color it, worship the various deities in it, etc. (145-172, 196-209).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Snapana, Caya, Cha.
Full-text: Karmangasnapana, Karmanga.
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