Significance of Auspicious time
Synonyms: Favorable time, Propitious time, Fortunate moment, Favorable moment, Opportune time, Opportune moment, Favorable occasion, Lucky period
In Dutch: Gunstige tijd; In Finnish: Suotuisa aika; In Spanish: Tiempo propicio; In German: G眉nstige Zeit; In Swedish: Lyxig tid; In Malay: Masa bertuah; In French: Moment propice
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Buddhist concept of 'Auspicious time'
In Buddhism, "Auspicious time" signifies a favorable moment for achieving a beneficial human existence and commencing spiritual practices, believed to enhance the effectiveness and success of those endeavors.
From: The Great Chariot
(1) A favorable moment for attaining the completely free and well-favored human body.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Auspicious time'
In Hinduism, an "Auspicious time" signifies specific periods identified by astrological guidance, believed to enhance the success and merit of significant activities such as marriages, religious rituals, and other important events.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) A specific time deemed favorable for performing important rituals or events.[2] (2) A moment determined by certain conditions or calculations, deemed favorable for undertaking important activities, such as departure.[3] (3) A favorable moment, typically associated with positive beginnings or events, such as marriage, marked by specific natural signs.[4] (4) A moment regarded as favorable or lucky, during which important spiritual experiences can occur.[5] (5) A favorable or lucky moment chosen for an important event, such as a ceremony.[6]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The knowledge of favorable or auspicious times, recognized by Shri Rukmini.[7]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)
(1) A moment deemed favorable for commencing the sacrifice, particularly when a beneficial star is in a good position.[8] (2) A moment considered favorable based on astrological positions, particularly the Pushya planet with Karrata.[9]
From: Brihaddharma Purana (abridged)
(1) The moment determined suitable for Sati to select her partner during the meeting of gods.[10]
From: Vishnu Purana
(1) Favorable moments determined by celestial movements for conducting rituals.[11]
From: Parama Samhita (English translation)
(1) A specific period identified for performing rituals that is considered favorable and will bring benefits to the worshippers.[12]
From: Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture)
(1) A recommended period for entering the forest for wood collection, believed to affect the success of the construction.[13]
From: Sankhayana-grihya-sutra
(1) The most favorable moment for conducting sacrifices, specifically noted as the time when the sun shines on the trees.[14]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) A significant moment recommended for the marriage ceremony, which Yaugandharayana suggests to ensure its success.[15]
The concept of Auspicious time in local and regional sources
Auspicious time denotes a favorable period identified by regional sources, during which specific actions or events are considered most likely to succeed, aligning with cultural beliefs and practices that enhance positivity and beneficial outcomes.
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) A significant period deemed favorable for specific actions or events.[16]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) This term, or possibly a compound word, is used in classical Ayurveda to refer to the opportune times for initiating treatment, as described in the Sushrutasamhita.[17]