Expiation: 2 definitions
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Expiation 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: Google books: Genesis and Development of TantraExpiation (of ritual defects) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Prāyaścitta, and represents one of the various objectives expected of the Vedic rituals (following the basic pattern of the new and full-moon sacrifice) known as the Kāmyeṣṭis.—to the analysis of W. Caland, the objectives expected of the kāmyeṣṭis are: [e.g., expiation of ritual defects (prāyaścitta)] [...], etc. (Cf. Caland 1908: VI–VII). Although Vedic rituals were a reliable way for the people of ancient India to fulfill their objectives, Tantric rites too claim to bring about the attainment of wishes.
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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (p)Expiation refers to one of the principal topics of the Pāñcarātra division of the Vaiṣṇava Āgamas.—The almighty Hari, out of compassion for mankind in general, felt that the Vedas and Śāstras could not be easily grasped and practised by people belonging the diverse communities and cadres, whose potential and comprehension would vary vastly. Hence, he promulgated the Pāñcarātra doctrine [teaching for example expiation] which is the essence of the Vedas, in a simplified form.
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+312): Prayashcitta, Nirneka, Papapanutti, Apaciti, Nishkriti, Apanutti, Nishkrita, Nirnikti, Nimittadharma, Nirnejana, Alocana, Sarvaprayashcitta, Sunishkrita, Aveshti, Nirvesha, Prayashrcitta, Prayashcittavidhi, Angaprayashcitta, Prayashcetana, Shuddhi.
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Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra (by T. S. Syamkumar)
9. Expiatory Rites in Jainism < [Chapter 1 - Expiatory Rites: Concept and Evolution]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 11.231 < [Section XXX - Confession and Repentance]
Verse 11.209 < [Section XXVIII - General Expiation: covering all Unspecified Cases]
Verse 11.189 < [Section XX - Expiation for associating with Outcasts]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 171 - Description of certain subtle expiations
Chapter 172 - The hymn which destroys sins (sarvapāpa-prāyaścitta)
Chapter 174 - Expiations for discontinuing the worship of gods
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kāṇḍa VI, adhyāya 6, brāhmaṇa 4 < [Sixth Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa XIII, adhyāya 3, brāhmaṇa 8 < [Thirteenth Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa IV, adhyāya 5, brāhmaṇa 7 < [Fourth Kāṇḍa]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CXXXVI < [Anusasanika Parva]
Section XXXVI < [Rajadharmanusasana Parva]
Section CLXV < [Apaddharmanusasana Parva]
Gobhila-grihya-sutra (by Hermann Oldenberg)