Paath
Recitation/reading of scriptural texts (Purana, Stotra, epic) as a devotional and ritual act.
Jaap and Paath: Mantra and Scriptural Recitation
Two related practices sit alongside formal puja: Jaap, the repeated recitation of a mantra on a mala, and Paath, the reading of a scriptural text. This guide covers ten jaap and twelve paath observances — what distinguishes them, and what the tradition says about how they are done.
इस वर्ग के अनुष्ठान (12)
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Bhagavad Gita Paath पंडितजी बुकिंग वैकल्पिक KrishnaRecitation/reading of the Bhagavad Gita, in part or complete.
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Ramayana Paath पंडितजी बुकिंग वैकल्पिक RamaRecitation of Valmiki's Ramayana or Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas.
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Akhand Ramayan Path पंडितजी बुक करें RamaUninterrupted 24-hour continuous recitation of the Ramcharitmanas by relay reciters.
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Bhagavata Purana Saptaha पंडितजी बुक करें KrishnaSeven-day continuous discourse and recitation of the Srimad Bhagavatam.
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Vishnu Sahasranama Paath पंडितजी बुकिंग वैकल्पिक VishnuDaily reading/recitation of the thousand names of Vishnu.
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Sundarkand Path पंडितजी बुकिंग वैकल्पिक HanumanRecitation of the Sundarkand chapter of the Ramcharitmanas dedicated to Hanuman's exploits.
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Garuda Purana Path पंडितजी बुक करें Vishnu, GarudaRecitation of the Garuda Purana, traditionally after a death in the family.
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Guru Charitra Path पंडितजी बुकिंग वैकल्पिक DattatreyaRecitation of the sacred biography of Sripada Shrivallabha and Narasimha Saraswati.
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Vishnu Purana Bhagwat Katha पंडितजी बुक करें Krishna, VishnuExtended discourse-based recitation and explanation of scripture by a katha vachak.
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Saraswati Stotra Path पंडितजी बुकिंग वैकल्पिक SaraswatiRecitation of hymns dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.
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Shiva Tandava Stotram Path पंडितजी बुकिंग वैकल्पिक ShivaRecitation of the powerful hymn attributed to Ravana in praise of Shiva.