Significance of Following deities
Following deities, as outlined in Dharmashastra, refers to specific deities such as Indra, Maruts, Parjanya, Ashani, and Bhaga, who receive sacrifices. It also includes the gods to whom burnt oblations are offered, such as Agni and Prajapati. These practices emphasize the importance of specific divine figures in ritual offerings and the interconnectedness of various deities within the sacrificial tradition.
Synonyms: Goddesses, Divinities, Spiritual entities
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Hindu concept of 'Following deities'
In Hinduism, Following deities includes gods like Agni and Prajapati receiving burnt oblations and specific deities such as Indra and Maruts who receive sacrifices, reflecting the diverse worship practices within the faith.
From: Baudhayana Dharmasutra
(1) The gods to whom the burnt oblations are offered, including Agni, Prajapati, and others.[1]
From: Hiranyakesi-grihya-sutra
(1) The specific deities that are worshipped during the ritual, each accompanied by its own mantra.[2]
From: Gobhila-grihya-sutra
(1) The specific deities including Indra, Maruts, Parjanya, Ashani, and Bhaga that receive sacrifices.[3]