Talk:C) Mārjana
From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia
By Swami Harshananda
Mārjana literally means cleansing or purifying.
Mārjana consists of sprinkling of water on specified parts of the body with the mantra ‘āpo histhā’. This process will make the body ceremonially pure and fit for the ritualistic act.
References[edit]
- The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram Krishna Math, Bangalore