A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Dantadhavana
This page describes Dantadhavana which is located on page 457 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Dantadhavana” according to 7 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
gangaya ye-saba loka kare anacara kullola, danta-dhavana, kesha-samskara || 26 || English translation: (26) “Many people disrespect the Ganges by rinsing their mouths, brushing their teeth, and washing their hair in her waters. Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:The word kullola means “rinsing the mouth. ”...
Read full contents: Verse 2.7.26
The Markandeya Purana (Study) [by Chandamita Bhattacharya]
Brushing the Teeth (Danta-dhavana)— According to the Yajnavalkyasmriti and the Daksha-smriti, danta-dhavana comes after shauca and acamana. It has been considered as a daily act. According to Markandeyapurana, one should brush the teeth in the morning time only. This Purana, also mentions that one should brush the teeth facing north or east side with restrained speech. Taking Bath (Snana)— After brushing the teeth, one should go for bathing....
Read full contents: Duties (Ahnika) or Moral obligation
Parama Samhita (English translation) [by Krishnaswami Aiyangar]
The teacher should give him the toothstick (danta-dhavana) with the Guna-mantra (gunenaiva). 38. In the evening give him, when ready washed and taken the holy sip, the protection with the Tie up at the fore-end of the hand a string of three strands made holy with due incantation. 39-40....
Read full contents: Chapter 8 - Diksha (initiation)
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