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Prasāda (Sanskrit pronunciation: [pɽɐsaːdɐ], Sanskrit: प्रसाद), prasadam or prasad is a religious offering in Hinduism. Most often Prasada is vegetarian food especially cooked for devotees after praise and thanksgiving to a god.
Prasada, in Hinduism, food and water offered to a deity during worship (puja). It is believed that the deity partakes of and then returns the offering, thereby consecrating it. The offering is then distributed and eaten by the worshippers.
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In Hinduism, food plays an important role in rituals and worship, and the food offered to the gods is called prasada. The Sanskrit word “prasada” means “mercy,” or the divine grace of God.
Prasada is a Sanskrit word, which means grace or favor. In ancient traditions, Prasada referred to the mental state experienced by Gods and sages. It was only through Shiva Purana Prasada gained reference as an offering of material substances.
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Ayurveda
Prasāda (प्रसाद) refers to “essence”. 1) Prasāda (प्रसाद):—Nutrient portion formed during various processes of biotransformation. 2) [prasādaḥ] Beneficence:
Vastushastra
1) Prāsāda (प्रासाद) is a Sanskrit technical term denoting a “residence” in general, according to the lists of synonyms given in the Mayamata XIX.10-12 and the Mānasāra XIX.108-12, both populair treatises on Vāstuśāstra literature. 2) Prāsāda (प्रासाद) is a Sanskrit technical term roughly corresponding to “temple”. It represents the dwelling place, or a residence of God. The Samarāṅgaṇasūtradhāra(chapter 49) mentions 64 types of Prāsāda classified under 5 different Vimānas, which represent th...
Purana and Itihasa
Prasāda (प्रसाद).—A King of the family of Manu. (4th Skandha, Bhāgavata). Prasāda (प्रसाद) refers to “propitiation”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.8.—Accordingly, Nārada said to Himavat:—“[..] In a majestic person a defect does not produce misery. It may well cause misery in a non-majestic person. Sun, fire and Gaṅgā may be cited as examples. Hence you give your daughter in marriage to Śiva. That will be a wise step. Lord Śiva who is the sole lord, unchanging and without any aberration is w...
Mahayana
1) Prasāda (प्रसाद) refers to “faith”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 41).—Accordingly, “[The Non-existence of Time According to the Mahāyāna].—[...] Furthermore, the Buddha has two kinds of paths (pratipad): (1). The path of merit (puṇyapratipad), if a person, hearing about the ten powers of the Buddha, his four fearlessnesses, his four unhindered knowledges and his eighteen special attributes, produces minds of veneration and faith (prasāda). (2). The path of wisdom (prajñāp...
Tibetan Buddhism
Prāsāda (प्रासाद) refers to a “raised platform”, according to the 9th-century Caryāmelāpakapradīpa (“The Lamp for Integrating the Practices”) by Āryadeva, which represents a comprehensive exposition of the Guhyasamāja-tantra.—Accordingly, as the Vajra Mentor said: “Excellent, excellent, Great One! I will explain the practice without elaboration according to the tradition of the Great Yoga Tantra, the Glorious Esoteric Community. Listen with one-pointed attention! In a region that is agreeable...
Prāsāda (प्रासाद, “temple”).—Temples are compared to the sacred mountains of India. Keeping this in view, many temples are built either on hilltops or on elevated mounds. If the surface of the chosen land is flat, then an artificial mound is created to make it slightly higher than the normal ground level to give an impression of a mountain. This is...
Marathi-English dictionary
prasāda (प्रसाद).—m (S) Favor, graciousness, propitiousness. 2 Anything (a fruit, flower, rice) given by an idol, a Guru, a saint, as a blessing or mark of favor. Pr.guraviṇīcīṃ śitēṃ prasādāvārīṃ gēlīṃ. 3 Food &c. presented to an idol or a holy person to be distributed, thus honored, among worshipers &c. 4 The sweatmeats and fruits distributed among the audience at the conclusion of a Katha or a Puraṇreading. 5 The rice, betelnuts &c. which are stuck upon an idol when it is consulted. 6 S (L...
Sanskrit dictionary
Prasāda (प्रसाद).—1 Favour, kindness, condescension, propitiousness; कुरु दृष्टिप्रसादम् (kuru dṛṣṭiprasādam) 'be pleased to show yourself'; इत्या प्रसादादस्यास्त्वं परिचर्यापरो भव (ityā prasādādasyāstvaṃ paricaryāparo bhava) R.1.91;2.22; ध्रुवमत्र न वर्धयेत् प्रसादम् (dhruvamatra na vardhayet prasādam)Bu. Ch.5.65. 2)Good temper, graciousness of disposition. 3) Calmness, tranquillity, composure, serenity, sedateness, absence of excitement; आत्मवश्यैर्विधेयात्मा प्रसादमधिगच्छति (ātmavaśyairvid...
Hindi dictionary
1) Prasāda (प्रसाद) [Also spelled prasad]:—(nm) blessing, boon; grace; offerings made to an idol (and later distributed amongst the devotees); leavings of food of a pre-eminent religious person; lucidity (of the style of writing etc.); —[guṇa] lucidity (of style); •[saṃpanna] lucid; -[pātra] favourite, one who is in good books. 2) Prāsāda (प्रासाद) [Also spelled prasad]:—(nm) a palace; a palatial mansion.
The word ‘prasad’ means that which gives peace. During any form of worship, ritual or ceremony, Hindus offer some items of food to the Lord. Puja is done with Bael leaves, flowers, Tulasi (Basil plant), Vibhuti and these are given as Prasada from the Lord.
Sep 21, 2015 · In Hinduism, food plays an important role in rituals and worship, and the food offered to the gods is called prasada. The Sanskrit word “prasada” means “mercy,” or the divine grace of God.
