Homartha, Homārtha: 1 definition
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Homartha 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)
Homārtha (होमार्थ) refers to the “purpose of performing the fire rite”, according to the Saurasaṃhitā (verse 6.7c-d).—Accordingly, “For the purpose of [performing the] fire rite (homārtha), one should make the sacrificial ladle a straight arm's length”.
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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A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 117 < [Volume 15 (1913)]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
The Sacrifices of Rajasuya, Vajapeya and Ashvamedha (study) (by Aparna Dhar)
Summary of the Agnyādheya Sacrifice < [Chapter 2 - Vedic Sacrifices described in the Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa]
Abhijnana Shakuntalam (Sanskrit and English) (by Saradaranjan Ray)
Chapter 5 - Pancama-anka (pancamo'nkah) < [Abhijnana Shakuntalam (text, translation, notes)]
A Patchwork of Hindu Ritual Practices and Technique Performances? A... < [Volume 15, Issue 2 (2024)]
Abhijnana Shakuntala (synthetic study) (by Ramendra Mohan Bose)
Chapter 5 - Pancama-anka (pancamo'nkah) < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and commentary]