Abhisheka
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Abhisheka (also abhiseka, abhishek ~ amongst other such transliterations) is a Sanskrit term comparable to puja, yagya and arati that denotes: a devotional, magical activity; an enacted prayer ¹, rite of passage and/or religious rite or ritual.

Cultural examples

• In the Mahavairocana Sutra Mahavairocana Buddha reveals the Mandala of the Womb Realm to Vajrasattva and teaches the rituals that relate to the Womb Mandala which are known as, and an example of, abhiseka.

In Ramcharitmanas or any form of Ramayana it is written that Ram was asked to go for 14 Years of living in Jungles, just before his Abhisheka was round the corner.

See also

• Puja

Notes

1. ^ Meditation, contemplation, intentionality and wishing are inherent in this usage of prayer.

References

• Authorship unattributed (1993). "Why Temples?". Retrieved on 2007-02-24.
• Authorship unattributed (2004). "Healing Through Yagya / Pooja / Occult". Retrieved on 2007-02-24.