Shuddhyartha, Śuddhyartha, Shuddhi-artha: 2 definitions
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The Sanskrit term Śuddhyartha can be transliterated into English as Suddhyartha or Shuddhyartha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚuddhyartha (शुद्ध्यर्थ) means “for the sake of purity (of the mouth)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.50 (“Description of fun and frolic”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Then the sixteen celestial ladies arrived there and saw the couple [i.e., Śiva and Pārvatī] with great respect. [...] The celestial ladies made these sweet witty remarks to Him one by one. [...] Aditi said:—‘At the conclusion of the meal, for the purity (śuddhyartha) of the mouth, please give water. The love of this pair is very rare to be seen’”.
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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsŚuddhyartha (शुद्ध्यर्थ) refers to “(that which is done) for the purpose of purification (of the mind)”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shuddhi, Artha.
Ends with: Vishuddhyartha.
Full-text: Angaprayashcitta, Arthavat, Shuddhi.
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