Yagya: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Yagya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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.
In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Wisdom Library: HinduismYagya is a combination of Traditional Vedic Rituals perfomed for getting nature support in a particular direction.
In a YAGYA, 6 duties are performed -
- Bhakti (devotion),
- Puja (worship),
- Jap (recite of Vedic Mantra or Vedic Verses for a particular purpose),
- Hawan (fire sacrifice),
- Daan (donation) &
- Brahman Bhojan
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryYagya in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) sacrifice, an ancient Hindu institution of religious sacrifice and oblation; -[kumda] fire pit for performance of a [yajna; -kriya] the process of performing a [yajna; -dakshina] the gratification—in cash or kind—for the priest who performs a '[yajna; -pashu] the animal to be sacrificed in a '[yajna'; -bhumi] the place of performance of a '[yajna'; -mamdapa] the pavilion wherein a [yajna] is performed; -[vedika/vedi] the altar on which a '[yajna]' is performed; ~[shala] the enclosure within which a '[yajna]' is performed; ~[sutra] see [yajnopavita; -sthanu] the pillar with which the '[yajna; -pashu]' is tethered..—yagya (यज्ञ) is alternatively transliterated as Yajña.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Yagyang.
Ends with: Nityagya, Talibhagya, Vayagya.
Full-text: Avahaniyagni, Yajna.
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Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
8. Methodologies < [Chapter 1 - Preface to Research Work]
2. Generalization < [Chapter 15 - Conclusion]
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) (by Geetika Kaw Kher)
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