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Animal 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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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Animal Sacrifice performed as part of Vedic rituals are denoted by the Sanskrit term Kāmyapaśu.—Vedic rituals are generally performed to obtain certain desires, of which the most common are the prosperity of progeny (prajā) and cattle (paśu). There is a certain group of Vedic rituals which are referred to as “kāmya”. Those which are performed following the basic pattern of the new and full-moon sacrifice are called kāmyeṣṭi and those performed according to the basic pattern of animal sacrifice are called kāmyapaśu.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Search found 124 books and stories containing Animal sacrifice, Animal-sacrifices; (plurals include: Animal sacrifices, sacrificeses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)
17. Vasu, Parvataka and the Origin of the Yajna < [Chapter 4 - Intervening Stories]
3.6. Brahmanical Rituals in ancient India < [Chapter 9 - Economic, Political and Religious conditions]
2. Castes: Origin, Duties, Occupation and Position < [Chapter 7 - Social Conditions]
The “Abhorrent” Practice of Animal Sacrifice and Religious Discrimination in... < [Volume 10, Issue 3 (2019)]
Traces of Necromantic Divinatory Practices in the Picatrix < [Volume 15, Issue 4 (2024)]
A Study on the Xiuxing of Contemporary Horchin Mongolian Shamanism < [Volume 10, Issue 2 (2019)]
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kanda X, adhyaya 1, brahmana 5 < [Tenth Kanda]
Kanda XIII, adhyaya 4, brahmana 4 < [Thirteenth Kanda]
Kanda V, adhyaya 5, brahmana 4 < [Fifth Kanda]
Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 30 - The inauguration of the sacrificial cult < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 11.118 < [Section XII - Expiation for the Immoral Religious Student (avakīrṇa)]
Verse 11.27 < [Section II - The Brāhmaṇa’s Responsibilities and Privileges regarding Sacrificial Performances]
Verse 2.87 < [Section XVII - Rules of Study]
The Agnistoma Somayaga in the Shukla Yajurveda (by Madan Haloi)
Part 2.6: The Paśuyāga Sacrifice < [Chapter 2 - An Introduction to the Ritualistic Religion of the Vedas]
Part 2.1: Types of Sacrifices in General (Introduction) < [Chapter 2 - An Introduction to the Ritualistic Religion of the Vedas]
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