Jalaprakshepa, Jalaprakṣepa, Jala-prakshepa: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Jalaprakṣepa can be transliterated into English as Jalapraksepa or Jalaprakshepa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationJalaprakṣepa (जलप्रक्षेप) or Prokṣaṇa refers to the “sprinkling of water”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 1.20 while explaining the mode of worshipping an earthen phallic image (pārthiva-liṅga) according to the Vedic rites:—“[...] the purity of the place of worship shall be heightened with the mantra ‘Śambhavāya’ etc. The sprinkling of water (prokṣaṇa) over Pañcāmṛta shall be performed with the word Namaḥ prefixed”.
Further, “thus the Vedic rite of the worship of Śiva has been explained in detail. Now listen to the excellent Vedic rite in brief. The clay shall be brought with the mantra ‘Sadyo Jātam’. The sprinkling of water (jalaprakṣepa) shall be performed with the mantra ‘Vāmadevāya’”.
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.
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Partial matches: Prakshepa, Jala.
Full-text: Prokshana.
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