Donation: 2 definitions
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Donation 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)
Donation (ceremonies) are denoted by the Sanskrit term Dāna, according to the 17th century Kaulagajamardana (“crushing the Kaula elephant”) authored by Kāśīnātha or Kṛṣṇānandācala.—Accordingly, [as Īśvara said to Pārvatī]: “[...] [Now,] my dear, hear about the Kāpālika. He eats from a skull bowl and is addicted to wine and flesh; he neglects the disciplines of purification and he is adorned with a bald head and Mālās; he eats from the fires of the cremation ground; he alone is a Kāpālika, he never does [the proper] repetition of Mantras, nor ascetic practices nor [follows] the rules of personal restraint. He is without such [rituals] as bathing and ceremonies for donation (dāna). [Thus,] he is proclaimed a Pāṣānḍa. [...]”
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.
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Full-text (+1416): Dana, Datti, Tyaga, Vilambha, Pradana, Vishranana, Upasatti, Apasarjana, Vrithadana, Apavarjana, Visarjana, Vitarana, Annadana, Bhumidana, Juan zeng, Samadana, Danagga, Dhaniya, Sampradana, Amisadana.
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Search found 266 books and stories containing Donation, Donate, Donating, Donations; (plurals include: Donations, Donates, Donatings, Donationses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
Factors contributing to the low number of blood donors among employed... < [Vol 15, No 1 (2023)]
Primary healthcare practitioners and patient blood management in Africa in... < [Vol 12, No 1 (2020)]
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Annadatri-carita (study) (by Sarannya V.)
2. Importance of Annadana in Sanskrit literature < [Chapter 1 - The Myth of Grand Feast]
3. Popular Stories on Annadana < [Chapter 1 - The Myth of Grand Feast]
5. Character Analysis of Annadatri-Carita < [Chapter 3 - An Introduction to Annadatri-carita]
Journal of Public Health in Africa
Negative peri-donation events among whole blood donors in a blood bank in... < [Vol 8, No 2 (2017)]
Multi-stakeholder perspectives on access, availability and utilization of... < [Vol 8, No 2 (2017)]
Pandemic influenza preparedness: Africa at the crossroads < [Vol 3, No 2 (2012)]
Charity Starts … at Work? Conceptual Foundations for Research with Businesses... < [Volume 7, Issue 6, June (2015)]
Financing Sustainability in the Arts Sector < [Volume 14, Issue 3 (2022)]
Social Representations of “Rounding Up” as a Cause-Related Marketing Practice < [Volume 12, Issue 13 (2020)]
Adaptation to Third-Party Payments < [Volume 15, Issue 7 (2024)]
Does Religious Belief Affect Volunteering and Donating Behavior of Chinese... < [Volume 11, Issue 8 (2020)]
Being Christian through External Giving < [Volume 10, Issue 9 (2019)]
Saura-purana (analytical study) (by Priyanku Chakraborty)
Part 2.8.2 - The concept of Dāna (donation) < [Chapter 4 - The Vedic and other Elements as Reflected in the Saura-purāṇa]
Part 3 - Viṣṇu, Vaiṣṇavism and the Saura-purāṇa < [Chapter 6 - Different Religious Cults in the Perspective of the Saura-purāṇa]
Part 4 - Subject matter of the Saurapurāṇa < [Chapter 2 - A Brief Discourse on the Saura-purāṇa]
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