Tirta
English (EN)
Tirtha is a sacred concept in Hindu and Balinese tradition, referring to holy water used for purification, blessing, and ritual cleansing. The word derives from Sanskrit, meaning “holy water” or “sacred spring.”
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sanskrit tīrtha (“holy water”) |
| Tradition | Hindu-Balinese |
| Function | Purification, blessing, spiritual cleansing |
| Associated Energy | Sakti (divine power) |
| Ritual Use | Temple festivals, life-cycle ceremonies, daily offerings |
Spiritual Significance
Tirtha is believed to carry divine energy (sakti) that cleanses spiritual impurity (cuntaka) and restores balance to the individual and the community. The water’s power is activated through mantras and ritual gestures performed by a pemangku (village priest) or pedanda (high priest).
Sources of Tirtha
- Natural springs (tirta empul)—considered sacred
- Ocean water (tirta segara)—used for sea purification rituals (melasti)
- Consecrated water—created during ceremonies by priests
Ritual Use
Tirtha is essential in:
- Temple festivals (odalan)
- Cremation ceremonies (ngaben)
- House blessings
- Daily offerings (canang sari)
中文 (ZH)
提尔塔是印度教和巴厘传统中的神圣概念，指用于净化、祝福和仪式清洗的圣水。该词源自梵文，意为“圣水”或“圣泉”。 提尔塔被认为携带神圣能量（萨克蒂），能清除精神不洁（昆塔卡）并恢复个人和社区的平衡。水源通过祭司的咒语和仪式手势激活。
Bahasa Indonesia (ID)
Tirta adalah konsep sakral dalam tradisi Hindu dan Bali, merujuk pada air suci yang digunakan untuk pemurnian, pemberkatan, dan pembersihan ritual. Kata ini berasal dari bahasa Sanskerta, berarti “air suci” atau “mata air suci.” Tirta diyakini membawa energi ilahi (sakti) yang membersihkan ketidakmurnian spiritual (cuntaka) dan memulihkan keseimbangan individu dan komunitas.
知识关联
宗教与文化
- bali · 巴厘岛
- balinese-hinduism · 巴厘印度教
仪式
- ngaben · 恩加本
哲学与暗线
- three-realms · 三界
- the-forth-realm · 第四界
- mana-curse · 灵力回缩诅咒
- 210-day-contract · 210天契约
索引导航
- cultural-overview · 文化总览
双链闭环结构图
tirtha（提尔塔）
├── bali（地理·巴厘岛）
├── balinese-hinduism（宗教·巴厘印度教）
├── three-realms（暗线·三界的净化）
├── the-forth-realm（暗线·神圣的通道）
├── mana-curse（暗线·灵力的载体）
└── 210-day-contract（暗线·仪式周期