Yagna: 1 definition

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Yagna means something in 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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Source: Shodhganga: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk tales

Yagna refers to “It is a ceremonial performance for worshipping fire and giving sacrifice for personal welfare and public welfare. In Hindu religion, Fire is respected as Agni dev (God of Fire)”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)

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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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Search found 23 books and stories containing Yagna; (plurals include: Yagnas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Classifiction of the system as an Ati-margika one < [Chapter 4 - The Philosophical Context]

Early Textual References < [Chapter 1 - The Historical Context]

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The Kumbakonam Fire < [October – December, 2004]

Is There Bhakti Rasa in Mahabharata? < [January – March, 1997]

Kalidasa’s Ideal of Rajarishi < [December 1948]

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Mandukya Karika, verse 2.20-28 < [Chapter II - Vaitathya Prakarana (Illusion)]