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Spoon 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.
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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsThe Spoon (in Sanskrit: Sruk) represents one of the various symbols given to initiates after the abhiṣeka-rite, as discussed in the tenth chapter of the Naradiya-Samhita: a Pancaratra document comprising over 3000 verses in 30 chapters presenting in a narrative framework the teachings of Narada to Gautama, dealing primarily with modes of worship and festivals.—Accordingly, Gautama wants to hear details concerning the qualifying abhiṣeka-bath that admits an initiate to deśika-status. [...] One type of abhiṣeka-rite requires only one pot (kalaśa) to be used, at the conclusion of which bathing ceremony the candidate is given the symbols of his new office—[e.g., a sruk or spoon]—along with a charge from his preceptor to pursue his duties (21-32). The initiate, in turn, honors this preceptor in all appropriate ways (33-37).
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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Starts with: Spoon bush, Spoon lily, Spoonbush, Spoonleaf yucca, Spoonwood.
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Full-text (+160): Panika, Camaca, Sruk, Shilpa, Katacchu, Kambi, Khaja, Sruva, Lekhini, Daruhasta, Jatakarman, Mekshana, Khajaka, Camasa, Praseka, Vitanda, Catu, Darvyudayuvana, Dabbi, Darvi.
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Search found 124 books and stories containing Spoon, The spoon; (plurals include: Spoons, The spoons). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kanda XI, adhyaya 4, brahmana 2 < [Eleventh Kanda]
Kanda I, adhyaya 3, brahmana 1 < [First Kanda]
Kanda II, adhyaya 5, brahmana 2 < [Second Kanda]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 64 - The Story of Venerable Udāyi < [Chapter 5 - Bāla Vagga (Fools)]
Verse 65 - The Story of Thirty Monks from Pāṭheyyaka < [Chapter 5 - Bāla Vagga (Fools)]
Vinaya (2): The Mahavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Mahavagga, Khandaka 6, Chapter 13 < [Khandaka 6 - On Medicaments]
Vipassana Meditation (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 4 - Choiceless Awareness < [Chapter 1 - Happiness Through Right Understanding]
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)
Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra (by C. G. Kashikar)
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