Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

ritual reverence before entering or passing a holy place

ritual_reverence_before_entering_or_passing_a_holy_place

A motif of the World Axis and Sacred Center family, within the sub-family Sacred Orientation, Pilgrimage, and Place Entry. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


hindu

  • The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto V. The League. / Canto VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi. / Canto XII. The Palm Trees.; lines 39090-39196 confidence: high

    Sugriva instructs Rama and Lakshmana to bow reverently to the holy Seven; Rama and his brother do so, then proceed to Kishkindha's gate and stand armed, ready to fight Bali, Indra's son.

    Sugriva instructs Rama and Lakshmana to bow with fixed heart and suppliant hand, and they perform obeisance before continuing.

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