Caranodakamahatmya, Caraṇodakamāhātmya, Caranodaka-mahatmya: 1 definition
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Caranodakamahatmya 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Caranodakamahatmya.
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsCaraṇodakamāhātmya (चरणोदकमाहात्म्य) (lit. “the greatness of the water used to wash the Lord’s feet”) is the name of chapter 8 of the (third part of the) Śāṇḍilyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 3600 Sanskrit verses dealing with devotion towards Kṛṣṇa who is identified with the Supreme, as well as ethical behavior and pious practices to be observed by devotees (bhaktas).—Description of the chapter [caraṇodakamāhātmya]: The water used to wash the feet of the Lord's image is discussed and praised for its various virtues. To take it in reverence is better than to visit all the holy rivers, etc. (1-27).
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.
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Partial matches: Mahatmya, Caranodaka.
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