Snanadana, Snānadāna, Snana-dana: 3 definitions
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Snanadana 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSnānadāna (स्नानदान) refers to “performing ceremonial ablutions and giving charitable gifts”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.42 (“Description of the meeting of the Lord and the Mountain”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Himavat went to the place where the altar for the rites had been erected. After causing squares and quadrangles to be made with festoons, he performed the ceremonial ablutions, gave charitable gifts (snānadāna) and supervised everything. Then he sent his sons to Śiva accompanied by all his attendants and followers, Viṣṇu and others. The extremely delighted lord of mountains in the company of his kinsmen desired to perform the reception to the bridegroom with great pomp and ceremony. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): (shaktism)Snānadāna (स्नानदान) refers to “bathing rituals and donation ceremonies”, according to the 17th century Kaulagajamardana (“crushing the Kaula elephant”) authored by Kāśīnātha or Kṛṣṇānandācala.—Accordingly, [as Īśvara said to Pārvatī]: “[...] [Now,] my dear, hear about the Kāpālika. He eats from a skull bowl and is addicted to wine and flesh; he neglects the disciplines of purification and he is adorned with a bald head and Mālās; he eats from the fires of the cremation ground; he alone is a Kāpālika, he never does [the proper] repetition of Mantras, nor ascetic practices nor [follows] the rules of personal restraint. He is without such [rituals] as bathing and ceremonies for donation (snānadāna) [snānadānādirahitaḥ]. [Thus,] he is proclaimed a Pāṣānḍa. [...]”
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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsSnānadāna (स्नानदान) refers to the “daily toilet rites of the icons”, as discussed in the fourth chapter of the Īśvarasaṃhitā (printed edition), a Pāñcarātra work in 8200 verses and 24 chapters dealing with topics such as routines of temple worship, major and minor festivals, temple-building and initiation.—Description of the chapter [nīrājanānta-vidhi]: The narrative of the preceding chapter, having traced pūjā-liturgy up through incense-purifications [dhūpa] only, is picked up in the present chapter and carried on through the light-offerings [dīpa]. [...] Then follows a description of the successive daily toilet rites of the icons [snānadāna] (142b-199a). [...]
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)
Partial matches: Snana, Dana, Tana.
Full-text: Nirajanantavidhi.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.10.84 < [Chapter 10 - Marriage with Śrī Lakṣmīpriyā]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 66 - The Greatness of Nṛsiṃha Tīrtha < [Section 1 - Avantīkṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 59 - The Greatness of Gayā Tīrtha < [Section 1 - Avantīkṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 67 - The Greatness of Kuṭumbeśvara < [Section 1 - Avantīkṣetra-māhātmya]