The Wealth of Indian Alchemy and Its Medicinal Uses
author: B. Mukherji
edition: 1998, Sri Satguru Publications
pages: 741
ISBN-10: 8170305829
ISBN-13: 9788170305828
Topic: Rasashastra
Chapter 2 - Initiation of Disciple
This page describes Initiation of Disciple which is the second chapter located on pages 6-9 in the book The wealth of Indian alchemy composed by B. Mukherji. This book is a compendium of medicinal practices related to Indian alchemy, a branch of Ayurveda known as Rasashastra. It deals with topics such as purification of metals, minerals and previous stones. This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Initiation of Disciple” according to 195 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Varahi Tantra (English Study) [by Roberta Pamio]
Such a disciple, who is eager to obtain Shivahood (shivatattvabhikamkshi), illuminates the Kula Tradition (kuladipakah). Otherwise, if the Guru initiates a disciple who has not these qualities, the curse of the Kula (kulashapa) will fall on both of them (vv. 32-41). The text continues with an exposition on initiation (diksha) and its rules....
Read full contents: Chapter 2 - A hymn to the Shrikrama
The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
The sadhikara type of initiation shall be in the case of rites of daily nature and those done with a motive for the disciple and the preceptor. The nirbija type of initiation is in those cases (where the disciples) possess characteristics as my two sons. 11. The niradhikarika type of initiation allows one to undertake rites in which the disciple does not aspire for the fruits. This (initiation) may be of two kinds marked by the individual characteristics. 12....
Read full contents: Chapter 81 - Mode of spiritual initiation (samaya-diksha)
Cidgaganacandrika (study) [by S. Mahalakshmi]
Madhya-madhya-shaktipata—“Medium Middle Grace”—such a disciple will receive initiation from his guru and have an intense desire to attain liberation, but at the same time he still has desire for various enjoyments and pleasure; after the end of his life, he proceeds to paradise where he fulfills all his desires and after that he receives again initiation from his master and realizes permanent union with Shiva....
Read full contents: Part 7 - Shaktipata—Conferring of spiritual energy
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