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abhiseka

n.
C2 Proficiency ab·hise·ka

n. a religious ceremony in Hinduism and Buddhism where a person is washed with water or milk to show they are a holy leader. It is often used for kings or spiritual teachers.

n. a ritual washing or anointing ceremony in Hinduism and Buddhism, typically performed to confer a sacred status or to purify a person. Often associated with the coronation of a monarch or the initiation of a spiritual leader.


SIMPLE

The king underwent a grand abhiseka to mark his coronation.

CONTEXTUAL

During the abhiseka, the monks poured water over the new teacher's head to symbolize his spiritual authority.

COMPLEX

The abhiseka is a complex ritual that involves multiple stages of purification and the offering of various substances to signify the recipient's elevated position within the community.

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