Diksa
The word ‘Diksa’ is quoted from an article in Bali Post “ The Meaning of Atma Wedana Ceremony”. It is said that diksa come form two words, ‘di’ and ‘ksa’. ‘Di’ means divya jnyana or science, and ‘ksa’ means ‘to diminish’. So, ‘diksa’ means holy knowledge to diminish darkness. The ceremony is supposed to be officiated by a pedanda nabe (senior priest). Text by Ida Bagus Putra Adnyana
The word ‘Diksa’ is quoted from an article in Bali Post “ The Meaning of Atma Wedana Ceremony”.
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