A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Adhivasa
This page describes Adhivasa which is located on page 23 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 “Adhivasa” according to 15 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
adhivasa-lagna karilena shubha-dine nritya, gita, nana vadya va ya nata-gane || 79 || English translation: (79) On an auspicious day they held the Adhivasa ceremony, during which people danced and sang while musicians played various instruments. Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:The rituals in which sandalwood pulp and flower garlands are offered the day before an auspicious ceremony is called Adhivasa....
Read full contents: Verse 1.10.79
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
yad ashvaya vasa upastrinanty adhivasam ya hiranyany asmai | samdanam arvantam padbisham priya deveshv a yamayanti || English translation: “The cloth which they spread as a covering for the horse; the golden (trappings with which they decorate him), the head-ropes, the foot-ropes, all these they offer as acceptable to the gods. ” Commentary by Sayana: Rigveda-bhashya As a covering for the horse: at the time of putting the horse to death, the adhivasa (cf....
Read full contents: Rig Veda 1.162.16
Chaitanya Mangala
Vallabhacarya arranged for the bride s adhivasa ceremony. That very auspicious ritual was was performed by the best brahmanas. 16. Fragrant scents, garlands, and sandal were exchanged. In the adhivasa ceremony Lord Gaura was decorated like the jewel of sons-in-law. 17. In this way the adhivasa and the night both came to an end. Saying, "Now we will go and collect Ganga water. ", the girls were filled with bliss. 18. Making waves of music, the instruments sounded in unison....
Read full contents: Song 19
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