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Kalpavriksha, the tree of life, also meaning "World Tree", finds mention in the Vedic scriptures. In the earliest account of the Samudra Manthana , or the "churning of the ocean of milk". Kalpavriksha emerged from the primal waters during the ocean churning process along with Kamadhenu, the divine cow that bestows all needs.
The Aśvattha or Bodhi tree. According to Hindu scriptures, Aśvattha, (Sanskrit: अश्वत्थ) or Sacred fig (Ficus religiosa), is a sacred tree for the Hindus and has been extensively mentioned in texts pertaining to Hinduism, [1] for example as peepul in Rig Veda mantra I.164.20.
A sacred tree or holy tree is a tree which is considered to be sacred, or worthy of spiritual respect or reverence. Such trees appear throughout world history in various cultures including the ancient Hindu mythology , Greek , Celtic and Germanic mythologies .
Fire god. Ahamkara Sanskrit term for "ego". Ahimsa A religious principle of non-violence and respect for all life. Ahimsa (अहिंसा ahiṁsā) is Sanskrit for avoidance of himsa, or injury. It is interpreted most often as meaning peace and reverence toward all sentient beings. Ahimsa is the core of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism.
Medieval era texts of Jainism dedicate a substantial portion of their discussions to the need and virtue of Dāna. [28]: 193–205 For example,Yashastilaka's book VIII section 43 is dedicated to the concept of dāna in Jainism. [42] The practice of dāna is most commonly seen when lay people give alms to the monastic community. In Jainism ...
The veneration of the amla tree in particular is due to the belief that the deity Vishnu lives in and near the tree, particularly on Amalaka Ekadashi. [7] [8] [9] In some traditions, his wife Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, is said to dwell in the tree. It is believed that Vishnu's avatar Krishna and his consort Radha reside near the tree. [10]
Ancient footprints and a Śvetāmbara Jain idol of Rishabhanatha commemorating the place of his omniscience under the Akshayavata tree. According to Jain scriptures, it is the place where Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara of the current time cycle, attained omniscience after a 1000-year long penance.
Vayu is also the first god to receive soma in the ritual, and then he and Indra share their first drink. [20] [21] In the hymns, Vayu is 'described as having "exceptional beauty" and moving noisily in his shining coach, driven by two or forty-nine or one-thousand white and purple horses. A white banner is his main attribute'. [9]