Karnavit, Karṇaviṭ: 1 definition
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Karnavit 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.
In Hinduism
Dharmashastra (religious law)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-śāstraKarṇaviṭ (कर्णविट्) refers to either “ear-wax” (netramala, ‘excretion of the eye’), referred to as one of the twelve ‘excretions’ (or, ‘impurities’) of human beings. The word is used throughout Dharmaśāstra literature such as the Manusmṛti. (also see the Manubhāṣya verse 5.133)
Dharmashastra (धर्मशास्त्र, dharmaśāstra) contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Karnavitka.
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 5.133 < [Section XIII - Purification of Substances]