A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Abhiseka
This page describes Abhiseka which is located on page 6 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Abhiseka” according to 36 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
Abhisheka and Nirbapa. Abhisheka is the act of sprinkling water upon liquefied metal, a few seconds after it is got down from the furnace. Nirbapa or snapana is the act of immersing hot metal immediately from fire into water....
Read full contents: Part 7 - Abhisheka and Nirbapa
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
abhisheka shuni prabhu mastaka dhulaya sabare karena kripa-drishti amayaya || 24 || English translation: (24) On hearing the abhisheka prayers, the Lord rolled His head and without duplicity glanced mercifully on everyone. Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:The phrase abhisheka shuni means “hearing the recitation of abhisheka prayers....
Read full contents: Verse 2.9.24
Harivamsha Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
What to speak of others, I myself along with the celestials wish to perform the Abhisheka ceremony of the high-souled Keshava, the king of gods. 51. Besides, the gods have no hand in the Abhisheka ceremony of an Emperor; the kings are entitled to it. I cannot perform the royal unction of Keshava, adored of all the worlds: 52. O you kings, do you repair to the city of Vidarbha, and holding a consultation with Kratha and Kaishika perform the ceremony as laid down in Scriptures. 53....
Read full contents: Chapter 51 - Kaishika Worships Krishna
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