Prayer: 2 definitions
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Prayer means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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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In Hinduism
Gitashastra (science of music)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (gita)Prayers (in Sanskrit: Stuti) represents the Ṛgvedic mantras (which are composed with tune and melody).—Accordingly, in Vedic time the sages used to believe the natural elements such as Agni, Indra, Varuṇa etc. as their gods and eulogized them with some stutis i.e., prayers. The stutis are basically the Ṛgvedic mantras which are composed with tune and melody in the Sāmaveda to worship the deities. In the Saṃgītaratnākara also, it is said that deities are pleased with the vocal Music. So, it can be said that the Vedic mantras are the foremost form of vocal music.
Gitashastra (गीतशास्त्र, gītaśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science of Music (gita or samgita), which is traditionally divided in Vocal music, Instrumental music and Dance (under the jurisdiction of music). The different elements and technical terms are explained in a wide range of (often Sanskrit) literature.
India history and geography
Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Prayers (to proper deities) refers to certain preparatory rituals performed before Sea-voyages in ancient India (known in Prakrit as: jattā, or Sanskrit: yātrā), and was vividly depicted in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—Details of preparation for sea-voyage are given which include the following items relating to preparatory ritual and the equipment of the ship: [e.g., prayers to proper deities;] [...]. When the ship was to take off auspicious musical instruments were sounded, conch-shells were blown, auspicious songs were sung, [...].
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Starts with: Prayer beads.
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Search found 320 books and stories containing Prayer; (plurals include: Prayers). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Prayer and Aspiration < [January - March 1974]
The Relevance of the Rgveda to the Modern Times < [April – June, July – September 1978]
Master C.V.V < [October – December, 2002]
Complete works of Swami Abhedananda (by Swami Prajnanananda)
Chapter 5 - Efficacy of Prayer < [Discourse 5 - Path of Realization]
Chapter 2 - Worship of Truth < [Discourse 5 - Path of Realization]
Chapter 4 - Fatherhood and Motherhood of God < [Discourse 6 - Divine Heritage of Man]
Egypt Through The Stereoscope (by James Henry Breasted)
Position 7 - The Prayer Niche, Southeast Toward Mecca, And The Pulpit In The Tomb Mosque Of Kait Bey, Cairo < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Position 6 - Tomb Mosque Of Sultan Kait Bey, The Most Beautiful Of The Tombs Of Cairo < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Position 4 - Cairo, Looking Southwest Across The City To The Great Pyramids, That Furnished Stone For Many Of Its Buildings < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Jain Prayers < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Part 8 - Celebrations/ Festivals, Prayers and Prime symbol in Jain traditions < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Jain Philosophy and Practices < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Vasistha Dharmasutra (by Georg Bühler)
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