Snanasandhya, Snana-sandhya, Snānasandhyā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Snanasandhya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): (shaktism)Snānasandhyā (स्नानसन्ध्या) refers to “(rites such as) bathing and the junctures”, according to the 17th century Kaulagajamardana (“crushing the Kaula elephant”) authored by Kāśīnātha or Kṛṣṇānandācala.—Accordingly, [as Īśvara said to Pārvatī]: “Listen, O Pārvatī, I shall give a critique of the Pāṣaṇḍas. Knowing this, a wise man is not defeated by them. [...] He who wears ash from the cremation ground and delights in wine and flesh; he who performs such [rites] as bathing and the junctures (snānasandhyā) for [mere] worldly rewards [snānasandhyādiṃ devi laukikārthaṃ ca yaś caret]; and he who is the vilest [of them all,] having become a hater of Viṣṇu, destroys everything; [all of them] are called Pāṣaṇḍas. [Now,] my dear, hear about the Kāpālika. [...]”
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarysnānasandhyā (स्नानसंध्या).—f (S snāna & sandhyā) A comprehensive term for the various acts and ceremonies of the stated worship. 2 Covertly. A term for Bribery or corruption. Ex. tyā kāmānta kāṃhīṃ tarīṃ snā0 disatī.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishsnānasandhyā (स्नानसंध्या).—f A comp. term for the vari- ous acts and ceremonies of the stated worship.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Snana, Sandhya.
Starts with: Snanasandhyashila.
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