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Bhasmajabala Upanishad

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is presented in two parts. The first part, with 17 verses, explained by Bhusunda Jabala, prescribes the procedure for making the Bhashma and its smearing; the second part, with 52 verses, narrates the conversation between Bhusunda Jabala and Shiva giving details about the Gods to be worshipped, and
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The rites described in this late text are found in Shaiva traditions. The Tripuṇḍra, three horizontal lines, on the forehead as well as other body parts are symbols of initiation and sacred rites of passages, and for some a daily practice. These lines, states Antonio Rigopoulos, represent Shiva's
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leaves and Bhasma. Then he appeals to Shiva to enlighten him on the norms of the Tripundra and thus acquire emancipation. He asks Shiva to let him understand the process of making Bhasma, what and how many hymns to be chanted while preparing it, when and how to apply it, and who are the people
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The manuscripts of this and related Saiva Upanishads, states Friedrich Otto Schrader, exist in different versions in North India and South India, with differences in content, how the sections are arranged and length, in the Grantha and Devanagari palm leaf manuscript compilations.
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The date of composition and the author of this text are unknown. Like most sectarian Upanishads, the text is likely a late medieval, post-12th century era Upanishad and it is neither part of the 17th century compilation of 50 important Hindu Upanishads published by Mughal era
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threefold power of will (icchāśakti), knowledge (jñānaśakti), and action (kriyāśakti). The Tripuṇḍra described in this and other Shaiva texts also symbolizes Shiva's trident (triśūla) and the divine triad of Brahmā, Vishnu, and Shiva.
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Taking a sample of the Bhasma in his palm, one should sanctify it by the Vamadeva mantra, mix it with water, and then smear the wet ashes over his body from top to toe while reciting the five mantras of the
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mantras. One should also make similar ash marks on the neck, cheeks, eyes, mouth, chest, navel, arms on its middle parts, and the wrists, the back side of the palms, and the shoulder.
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Smearing of the body with Bhasma is to be done thrice daily (morning, midday, and evening). One should also drink some part the water sanctified with the Bhasma by uttering the
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In the second part of the Upanishad, Bhusunda Jabala is taught by Shiva about worship. After early morning ablutions, one should recite the
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The Upanishad asserts that those who feel incapable of yogic meditation form of Shiva realization should move to Varanasi and live there.
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The rituals of Bhasma-snana (ash-bath), and application of Tripundra instead of the ash-bath, are significant Shaiva practices.
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beads; the positions of wearing the Rudraksha on the body are described. This should be followed by offering daily
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A Shaiva sadhu in Varanasi with the Tripundra (three lines of ash) on the forehead and wearing Rudraksha necklaces.
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mantra. The sacred ash smearing rite is recommended by the text for all four stages of the life (See
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At the dawn hours, states the text, cow dung should be gathered and placed on the leaves of
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Antonio Rigopoulos (2013), Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Volume 5, Brill Academic,
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In the first section, Sage Bhusunda Jabala (descendant of Sage Jabali) goes to
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I am this world and the five elements. I am the Highest Truth that exists, the
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should be worshipped with bilva leaves and various mantras, which are listed.
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Mythologies and Philosophies of Salvation in the Theistic Traditions of India
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as Shaiva texts that explain symbolism of rites and objects of worship in
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leaf shaped into a spoon, which action will rid him of all his sins.
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anthology of popular Upanishads in South India by Narayana.
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Index


Devanagari
Veda
Atharvaveda
a series
Shaivism

Parameshvara
Shiva
Sadasiva
Bhairava
Rudra
Virabhadra
Shakti
Parvati
Sati
Durga
Kali
Ganesha
Kartikeya
Forms of Shiva
Others
Vedas
Agama
Tantras
Shivasutras
Tirumurai
Vachanas
Svetasvatara
Siddhanta Shikhamani

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