Praticcha, Pratīcchā, Pratīccha: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Praticcha means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Pratichchha.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiPratīccha (प्रतीच्छ) refers to “accepting (consecration)”, according to the Guru Mandala Worship (maṇḍalārcana) ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary pūjā and sādhanā practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.—Accordingly, “[...] Oṃ accept holy water Svāhā! To completely purifying the womb Svāhā! To immortal life Svāhā! To purifying the heart Svāhā! To purifying the body Svāhā! To washing the feet Svāhā! Accept (pratīccha) consecration by sprinkling Svāhā! [...]”.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Pratīcchā (प्रतीच्छा) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Paḍicchā.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Praticchad, Praticchadana, Praticchaka, Praticchamdate, Praticchana, Praticchanda, Praticchandaka, Praticchandakalyana, Praticchandana, Praticchanna, Praticchati, Praticchaya, Praticchayamaya, Praticchaye, Praticchayika.
Full-text: Padiccha, Vibhusana, Acamana, Suvarnatilaka, Prokshana.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Praticcha, Pratīcchā, Pratīccha; (plurals include: Praticchas, Pratīcchās, Pratīcchas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.3.82-83 < [Chapter 3 - Prapañcātīta (beyond the Material Plane)]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 4.194 < [Section XIV - Other Duties]
The Practice Manual of Noble Tārā Kurukullā (by Dharmachakra Translation Committee)
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Introduction 3.2.1: The preparatory ritual for the student’s entry < [Chapter 9 (Text And Commentary)]