Snapanavidhana, Snapanavidhāna, Snapana-vidhana: 1 definition
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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsSnapanavidhāna (स्नपनविधान) (lit. “rules for bathing rites”) is the name of chapter 14 (Kriyākāṇḍa) of the Pārameśvarasaṃhitā: an important Pāñcarātra text of 8700 verses followed closely by the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangam—dealing with priestly concerns such as their daily routines, occasional liturgies and expiatory services.—Description of the chapter [snapanavidhāna]: Sanaka asks to know how to do the great snapana-rites (when the deity is roused from slumber). Śāṇḍilya replies at length (the entire chapter) by advising that snapana-rites are classified into two types—“para,” with 10 alternatives for numbers of pots used, and “apara” with 36 alternatives for numbers of pots used (27 ff.)—and he explains each in detail. In the course of his explanations he first says that the rites are to take place in the snapana-maṇḍapa; then he turns to the personnel needed for the rites, stating that four Ācāryas is the minimum number required—each with bis own sādhaka-attendant (1-11). Having made all the preparations before hand, on the morning of the day when snapana-rites are scheduled the Ācāryas go to the maṇḍapa and begin the ceremonies (12-26). The remainder of the chapter (27-550a) deals with the 46 varieties of arrangements for the pots—their numbers, geometrical placements around the pedestal, particular contents, and the mantras that accompany their lavations. These combinations constitute good-better-superior-best types of snapana-ceremonies.
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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