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Fire oblation 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.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)Fire oblations formed a part of the Navarātra Tantric ritual (an autumnal festival of the warrior goddess Caṇḍikā).—The first seven days involve: kalaśapūjā (worship of deities including the goddess, the Mothers and waters from the sacred fords in a vase); a king bathing in the sanctified waters from the kalaśapūjā; fasting, worshiping Śiva thrice daily, animal sacrifice (paśubali); daily worship of the royal horses; fire oblations and feeding a maiden.—Various 8th century sources refer to rituals such as Fire oblations, for example: Devīpurāṇa, Kālikāpurāṇa, Kṛtyakalpataru, Durgābhaktitaraṅgiṇī, Durgāpūjātattva, Durgāpūjāviveka, Bhadrakālīmantravidhiprakaraṇa in Sanderson (2007); account of the Durgā Pūjā in Kelomal, West Bengal (Nicholas 2013).
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Oblation, Fire.
Full-text (+94): Homa, Hotra, Kritagnikarya, Parvanavomam, Candihoma, Aggihoma, Agnikarya, Agnihotra, Shvahi, oblation, Havirvishesha, Havis, Ahuti, Utsrijya, Havi, Prajnapta, Katu, Katutaila, Tailabhyakta, Tandula.
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Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)
Chapter 15 - Wishes to be gained (kāmya)
Chapter 8 - Dīkṣā (initiation)
Chapter 18 - Preliminary ceremonies to consecration (adhivāsana)
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 1.12.6 < [Sukta 12]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 3.215 < [Section XIV - Method of Feeding]
Varahi Tantra (English Study) (by Roberta Pamio)
Chapter 7 - The method of acquiring powers (Vetālasiddhi) < [Summary of the Vārāhī Tantra]
Hiranyakesi-grihya-sutra (by Hermann Oldenberg)
Gautama Dharmasūtra (by Gautama)