Devayajna, aka: Devayajña, Deva-yajna; 5 Definition(s)
Introduction
Devayajna means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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
Śāktism (Śākta philosophy)
Devayajña (देवयज्ञ):—One of the five Great-Sacrifices (pañchamahāyajña);—This sacrifice is intended to honor the gods, who represent the cosmic forces maintaining the harmony of the universe. The fulfilment of these sacrifices (or, five debts) are presented as the duty of every human being. The five sacrifices are presided over by Chinnamastā (one of the ten mahāvidyās), who represents the power of the sacrifice (yajña).
(Source): Wisdom Library: Śāktism
Śākta (शाक्त, shakta) or Śāktism (shaktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devī) is revered and worshipped. Śākta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Dharmaśāstra (religious law)
Devayajña (देवयज्ञ):—One of the five great sacrifices (pañcamahāyajña) to be performed by a householder, according to Manu. Devayajña refers to the performance of homa.
(Source): Wisdom Library: Dharma-śāstraDevayajña (देवयज्ञ):—According to Manusaṃhitā, performing of homa is called Devayajña - homo daivo. Through this sacrifice, the gods are worshipped by burnt oblations according to the rule - homoirdevān. Huta or the burnt oblations offered to the gods is also called Devayajña by the great sages. The twice born people shall offer oblations to the gods (Vaiśvadeva and the oth er gods) in the sacred domestic fire according to the rule of the Gṛhyasūtra
In the Manusaṃhitā, we found a list of deities to offer oblations. They are—Viśvadeva, Agni, Soma, Danvantari, Kuhu, Anumati, Prajāpati, Dyāvāpṛthivi, Sviṣṭakṛt etc. These gods are generally related to the nature. Through this, we learn to be harmony with the nature.
(Source): Shodhganga: Facts of society in the Manusamhita
Dharmaśāstra (धर्मशास्त्र, dharma-shastra) is a category of Hindu literature containing important instructions regarding religious law, ethics, economics, jurisprudence and more. It is categorised as smṛti, an important and authorative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
dēvayajña (देवयज्ञ).—n S Oblation of food (before beginning the meal) to the gods. The first of the five yajña. See pañcayajña.
(Source): DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarydēvayajña (देवयज्ञ).—n Oblation of food to the gods.
(Source): DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-EnglishMarathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Relevant definitions
Search found 944 related definition(s) that might help you understand this better. Below you will find the 15 most relevant articles:
| Deva | Deva (देव).—According to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 4.1, “the celestial beings (devas, god... | |
| Yajnopavita | yajñōpavīta (यज्ञोपवीत).—n (S) The sacrificial thread worn by Brahmans. | |
| Yajna | yajña (यज्ञ).—m (S) Sacrificing; a sacrifice: also an offering of whatever subject (bloody or b... | |
| Brahmayajna | brahmayajña (ब्रह्मयज्ञ).—n The study of the Vedas. | |
| Bhutayajna | bhūtayajña (भूतयज्ञ).—n (S) The third of the five mahāyajña,--offering of food, out of the read... | |
| Pitriyajna | pitṛyajña (पितृयज्ञ).—n (S) The fourth of the five mahāyajña. Offerings of food (out of the rea... | |
| Devaduta | dēvadūta (देवदूत).—m A messenger of the gods. | |
| Pancamahayajna | pañcamahāyajña (पंचमहायज्ञ) [or पंचयज्ञ, pañcayajña].—n S The five yajña or Oblation-services; ... | |
| Devayana | Devayāna (देवयान, “divine vehicle”).—Buddhism in its earlier forms as a means for preventing re... | |
| Devagana | dēvagaṇa (देवगण).—m See this explained under manuṣyagaṇa. | |
| Devalaya | dēvālaya (देवालय).—n A pagoda, a temple. | |
| Manushyayajna | manuṣyayajña (मनुष्ययज्ञ).—n (S) The fifth of the five mahāyajña,--setting apart from the prepa... | |
| Devagara | dēvāgāra (देवागार).—n S (Poetry.) An idol-house. | |
| Ishtadevata | iṣṭadēvatā (इष्टदेवता).—f daivata n A tutelar deity. | |
| Nirmanadeva | Nirmāṇadeva (निर्माणदेव) means “the god Creator”. According to Śaivāgama texts, Śiva is at the ... |
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Search found 10 books and stories containing Devayajna, Devayajña or Deva-yajna. You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 14 - Description of Fire-sacrifice (agniyajña), etc. < [Section 1 - Vidyeśvara-saṃhitā]
Chapter 15 - Qualification, time and place for devayajña, etc. < [Section 1 - Vidyeśvara-saṃhitā]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Manu)
Verse 2.86 < [Section XVII - Rules of Study]
Verse 3.70 < [Section VII - Duties of the Householder]
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
Apastamba Dharma-sutra (by Āpastamba)
The Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
4. Prajñā of the heretics < [Part 2 - Prajñā and the prajñās]
Part 2 - The origins of Rājagṛha < [Chapter V - Rājagṛha]
Part 5 - Pañcamātra Bhikṣusahasra (section of five thousand arhats) < [Chapter VI - The Great Bhikṣu Saṃgha]
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