Shravanakarma, Śravaṇakarma, Shravana-karma: 1 definition
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Shravanakarma 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 term Śravaṇakarma can be transliterated into English as Sravanakarma or Shravanakarma, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Dharmashastra (religious law)
Source: Manblunder: Garuda Purana series (dharmashastra)Śravaṇakarma (श्रवणकर्म).—On the thirteenth day from the date of death, a ceremony is performed known as śravaṇakarma. The impurities that prevailed at home due to death are removed by this ceremony. Once this ceremony is performed, servants of Yama descend from the world of Yama to take the dead’s piṇḍa-śarīra to Yama. Now the dead’s body has become like air due to the piṇḍas offered. The journey of the subtle body of the dead now begins to the world of Yama for his decision and disposal.
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.
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Partial matches: Shravana, Karma.
Starts with: Shravanakarmadi, Shravanakarman, Shravanakarmasarpabaliprayoga.
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