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Vedic sacrifice means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchVedic Sacrifices are denoted by the Sanskrit term Kriyā, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [The Yogin] should avoid one who says, ‘I am the knower of Brahma’ [but who is also] attached to performing [vedic] sacrifices (kriyā) [that are] connected to the world of transmigration. [Such a person] has lost the benefit of both [Vedic] action and the [Upaniṣadic knowledge of] Brahma [and should be avoided] just as [a Brahmin avoids] an untouchable. [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
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Partial matches: Sacrifice, Veda.
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The Sacrifices of Rajasuya, Vajapeya and Ashvamedha (study) (by Aparna Dhar)
Only Tri-Varṇa has the right to perform Vedic Sacrifice < [Chapter 2 - Vedic Sacrifices described in the Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa]
Śrauta and Gṛhya Karma < [Chapter 2 - Vedic Sacrifices described in the Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa]
Meaning and importance of the Vedic sacrifices < [Chapter 2 - Vedic Sacrifices described in the Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa]
Apastamba Dharma-sutra (by Āpastamba)
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 16.16 < [Chapter 16 - Daivāsura-sampada-yoga]
Verse 16.17 < [Chapter 16 - Daivāsura-sampada-yoga]
Verse 4.31 < [Chapter 4 - Jñāna-Yoga (Yoga through Transcendental Knowledge)]
Impact of Vedic Culture on Society (by Kaushik Acharya)
5. Religious Sacrifices < [Chapter 2]
Socio-cultural Scenario of Northern India in Early Mediaeval Period < [Chapter 4]
Geographical extent and History of Northern India < [Chapter 1]
The Agnistoma Somayaga in the Shukla Yajurveda (by Madan Haloi)
Part 3: The Adhikārins < [Chapter 2 - An Introduction to the Ritualistic Religion of the Vedas]
Part 2.2: The Priests of Somayāga < [Chapter 3 - The Somayāga]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.10 < [Section III - Sources of Knowledge of Dharma]
Verse 5.11 < [Section II - Objectionable Food]
Verse 8.116 < [Section XVIII - Oaths and Ordeals]
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