Upasanakanda, Upasana-kanda, Upāsanākāṇḍa: 2 definitions

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Upasanakanda 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

Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)

[«previous next»] — Upasanakanda in Vaishnavism glossary
Source: ISKCON Press: Glossary

Upāsanākāṇḍa (उपासनाकाण्ड).—Portions of the Vedas dealing with ceremonies of worship, especially demigod worship; The path of devotional service.

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Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

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General definition (in Hinduism)

[«previous next»] — Upasanakanda in Hinduism glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Hinduism

The upāsanā-kāṇḍa is the part of the Vedas containing details about worship.

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