Notes
- This is a process for external purification of the body. This is also
referred to as "Mantra Snanah" - a purificatory bath through
mantras.
- Nyasa indicates the name of the sage, chandas and the deity to whom it is
addressed.
- The "Apohista" hymn is akin to sweeping a room clean.Smrithis
say that these hymns have power to eliminate infection around, that is, the
vibrations created as a result of reciting these hymns have power to protect
against infection (similar to present day gadgets to eliminate insects).
- Meaning: Oh! ye deities of water, you are in a position to confer on
evberyone facilities of every kind. Give us strength (energy) to
worship the Lord who is exalted; charming with attractive eyes. Oh ye
deities, just as a loving mother does, make us acquire in this world
the essence of bhakti. We meditate on you to attain that God whose
pleasure you have earned by being his abode. Oh ye waters help us to
live a real life.
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