Mritsamgrahana, Mrit-samgrahana, Mṛtsaṃgrahaṇa, Mṛtsaṅgrahaṇa, Mrit-sangrahana, Mritsangrahana: 2 definitions
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Mritsamgrahana 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.
The Sanskrit terms Mṛtsaṃgrahaṇa and Mṛtsaṅgrahaṇa can be transliterated into English as Mrtsamgrahana or Mritsamgrahana or Mrtsangrahana or Mritsangrahana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Mṛtsaṃgrahaṇa (मृत्संग्रहण) refers to the “selection of clay” (used for modelling icons), as discussed in chapter 7 of the Puruṣottamasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text consisting of more than 1800 verses devoted to temple-building and the practical concerns of the Pāñcarātra priestly community.—Description of the chapter [pratimā-mṛtsaṃgrahaṇa]: An icon made of clay may be either “fired” or not (1-2a)—the unbaked type being considered superior. Bhagavān then turns to the qualities of clays that are to be used according to the status of various Yajamānas (2b-4), and how to mix the day with bark before using, etc. (5-17a), prior to performing adhivāsa-rites, and other rituals (17b-20). Only after a month has elapsed should the icon be fashioned from this “seasoned” clay (21).
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Mṛtsaṃgrahaṇa (मृत्संग्रहण) or Mṛtsaṃgrahaṇavidhi (lit. “gathering mud for germination rites”) is the name of chapter 12 of the Puruṣottamasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text consisting of more than 1800 verses devoted to temple-building and the practical concerns of the Pāñcarātra priestly community.—Description of the chapter [mṛtsaṃgrahaṇavidhi]: The narrator says that on the day when the pratiṣṭhā-rites are to be performed the yajamāna should call on, and then bring the Ācārya to the temple (1-7). There, Viṣvaksena-pūjā having been performed, the Ṛtviks are honored and, in the evening, the gathering of certain types of muds for use in the subsequent germination ceremonies should be done (8-21a).
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: Samgrahana, Mrid.
Starts with: Mritsamgrahanavidhi.
Full-text: Mritsamgrahanavidhi, Mrid.
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Temple worship and Rituals as per Shaiva Agamas (by Gayathri Balasubramanian)
Part 1.2 - The ritual of Mrit-sangrahana (Sprouting of seeds) < [Chapter 3 - Temple Rituals]
Part 1.1 - The ritual of Ankurarpana (Sprouting of seeds) < [Chapter 3 - Temple Rituals]
Part 3.2 - The Linga-pratishtha-vidhi (installation of Linga) < [Chapter 3 - Temple Rituals]
Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
Architecture in the Agamas < [Chapter 3 - Classical or post-Vedic Architecture]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)