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Ghritapradipa, Ghrita-pradipa, ҳṛtī貹: 2 definitions

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Ghritapradipa means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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.

The Sanskrit term ҳṛtī貹 can be transliterated into English as Ghrtapradipa or Ghritapradipa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Ghritapradipa in Mahayana glossary
: De Gruyter: A Buddhist Ritual Manual on Agriculture

ҳṛtī貹 (घृतप्रदी�) refers to “ghee lamps� (suitable for an offering ritual), according to the ղٳṇḍⲹ첹貹Ჹ, an ancient Buddhist ritual manual on agriculture from the 5th-century (or earlier), containing various instructions for the Sangha to provide agriculture-related services to laypeople including rain-making, weather control and crop protection.—Accordingly, [as the Bhagavān teaches the offering of the root spell], “[...] Having enchanted mustard seeds and fruits one by one, the Nāga image should be hit. Four ghee lamps (ṛtī貹) should be offered. They should be placed for the Nāgas. The one invited will approach. [...]�.

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Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many ūٰ of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā ūٰ.

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India history and geography

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Ghritapradipa in India history glossary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Ghṛta-pradīpa.�(LL), a lamp to be burnt with ghee instead of oil. Note: ṛt-ī貹 is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary� as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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