Consecration: 5 definitions
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Consecration 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
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Consecration (of images) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Pratiṣṭhā and represents one of the principal topics of the Pāñcarātra division of the Vaiṣṇava Āgamas.—The almighty Hari, out of compassion for mankind in general, felt that the Vedas and Śāstras could not be easily grasped and practised by people belonging the diverse communities and cadres, whose potential and comprehension would vary vastly. Hence, he promulgated the Pāñcarātra doctrine [teaching for example image consecration—pratiṣṭhā-vidhi] which is the essence of the Vedas, in a simplified form.
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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Full-text (+2023): Abhisheka, Pratishtha, Diksa, Abhishecana, Agnisamskara, Supratishtha, Bhadrakumbha, Cakshurdana, Samskara, Dikshaniya, Dikshana, Samprokshana, Prasadapratishtha, Murdhabhisheka, Samsthapana, Adhivasana, Rajabhisheka, Dravyasamskara, Four initiations, Pattabhisheka.
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Search found 217 books and stories containing Consecration; (plurals include: Consecrations). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
‘Tataḥ Śrī-Gurus-Tasmai Sūrimantraṃ Dadyāt’, ‘Then the Venerable Guru Ought... < [Volume 10, Issue 6 (2019)]
The Visualization of the Secret < [Volume 11, Issue 3 (2020)]
A Patchwork of Hindu Ritual Practices and Technique Performances? A... < [Volume 15, Issue 2 (2024)]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.26 < [Section VIII - Duties and Sacraments]
Verse 5.36 < [Section VI - Lawful and Forbidden Meat]
Verse 5.27 < [Section VI - Lawful and Forbidden Meat]
Hevajra Tantra (analytical study) (by Seung Ho Nam)
2. Hevajra Tantra, as a Buddhist Tantric Literature < [Chapter 2 - Place of Hevajra Tantra in Tantric Literature]
3.2. The Completion Stage < [Chapter 3 - Tantric Doctrine in Hevajra Tantra]
1.5. Use of desire on path < [Chapter 3 - Tantric Doctrine in Hevajra Tantra]
Svacchandatantra (history and structure) (by William James Arraj)
Chapter 4.3: Concluding Rites and Consecration < [Summaries]
Chapter 4.1: The Initiation Liturgy < [Summaries]
Svacchandatantra, chapter 8 (Summary) < [Summaries]
Sidelights on History and Culture Of Orissa (by Manmath Nath Das)
Chapter 32.2 - Tribals Examples of the Ritual of Renewal: The Khonds < [Part 2 - Religious Developments]
Chapter 32.3 - The Ritual in a Hindu Lineage Cult: The Dumals < [Part 2 - Religious Developments]
Chapter 43 - The date of the Jagannatha temple < [Part 3 - Monuments, Art and Architecture]
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