Fire-worship: 2 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Ayurveda
2. General definition
See also

Introduction:

Fire-worship 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

Ayurveda (science of life)

Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)

Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa

Fire-worship refers to one of the topics dealt with in the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—Vedas, being the fountainhead of all our knowledge and culture, it is but inevitable that Toxicology is also sourced from the Ṛgveda and Atharva veda. [...] The Kāśyapasaṃhitā displays a highly refined state of Tantric practices like the maṇḍala worship, yantra worship, different kinds of mudrās during worship, fire-worship and so on.

context information

Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

General definition (in Hinduism)

Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (h)

Fire-worship prevailed since the Vedic age.—In the Śatapathabrāhmaṇa it is stated that by worshiping fire in the Vedic age, the devotees or the sages obtained saṃvīd i.e., the entire earth and as because they were able to obtain this entire earth by it, therefore the, sacrificial ground is called vedī. According to the Taittirīyabrāhmaṇa, also the earth itself is regarded as altar. Thus the concept of the vedī or a ground for offering materials specifically to God of worship emerged in the Vedic era. Again after making the vedī, the concept of idol worship came into existence.

Relevant text

Search found 40 books and stories containing Fire-worship; (plurals include: worships). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Verse 107 - The Story of Venerable Sāriputta’s Nephew < [Chapter 8 - Sahassa Vagga (Thousands)]

Verse 106 - The Story of Venerable Sāriputta’s Uncle < [Chapter 8 - Sahassa Vagga (Thousands)]

Chapter 3 - Determination of the Place of the Triple Vedas < [Book 1 - Concerning Discipline]

Chapter 16 - Resumption of Gifts, Sale without Ownership, and Ownership < [Book 3 - Concerning Law]