Showing posts with label Bhiksha. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bhiksha. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Bhiksha

Bhiksha is food obtained by asking for alms. Bhiksha signifies a tradition of begging for alms with the purpose of self-effacement or ego-conquering. Usually, bhiksha is the meal served to a sadhu or monk when that person visits a devout Hindu household. Occasionally, bhiksha has also referred to donations of gold, cattle, and even land, given to Brahmins in exchange for Karmkand.