All 3 Uses of
benediction
in
The Ramayana
- With joy the saintly hermit heard Each pleasant and delightful word, And poured a benediction down On king and ministers and town.†
Book 1 *
- In benediction loud he raised His voice, and thus the monarch praised: "Sun, Moon, Kuvera, Siva bless Kakutstha's son with high success!†
Book 2
- And food for every varied taste, Bright as the glowing path o'erhead Which feet of Gods celestial tread, Loud benedictions, sweet to hear, From countless voices soothed his ear.†
Book 2
Definition:
a prayer asking that someone be blessed -- especially the closing prayer offered by a clergyman at the end of a worship service that asks for God's blessing of the congregation