Tithe, Tithing: 1 definition
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Tithe 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.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Himalayan Academy: Dancing with SivaTithe (Tithing) (in Sanskrit: daśamāṃśa or daśamabhāga-vrata) refers to the spiritual discipline (often a vrata) of giving one tenth of one’s gainful and gifted income to a religious organization of one’s choice, thus sustaining spiritual education and upliftment on Earth. The Sanskrit equivalent is daśamāṃśa, called makimai in the Tamil tradition. Tithing is given not as an offering, but as “God’s money”. In olden days it was a portion of one’s crops, such as one coconut out of ten. Immediately setting aside the tithe as soon as income is received sanctifies the remaining portion and reaps the greatest puṇya. It is an acknowledgement by faithful Hindus of God’s providential care, bringing a greater awareness of God’s power in the world. Because tithers are thus uplifted to a purer, spiritual consciousness, abundance naturally floods into their lives. Additional offerings should be given after this minimal obligation is paid.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Starts with: Tithem.
Full-text: Ataiccittu, Yuthapashu.
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Heimskringla (by Snorri Sturlson)
Part 24 - Magnus The Blind; His Birth < [Chapter XII - Saga Of Sigurd The Crusader And His Brothers Eystein And Olaf]
Part 11 - Sidon Taken < [Chapter XII - Saga Of Sigurd The Crusader And His Brothers Eystein And Olaf]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 9.114 < [Section XIII - Separation of the Brothers: Partition: Allotment of Shares]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CXI - Commendable traits in kings etc. (in the Nitisara) < [Brihaspati (Nitisara) Samhita]
Chapter CVII - A synopsis of the Dharma-Sastra by Parasara < [Agastya Samhita]
B. M. Srikantia: A Tribute < [October 1947]
A Generous and Honest Critic < [July 1970]
Mahatma Gandhi < [February 1948]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)