A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Adoption
This page describes Adoption which is located on page 36 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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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
anena kramayogena samskritatma dvijah shanaih | gurau vasan sancinuyad brahmadhigamikam tapah || 164 || Sanctified in self, the twice-born man, while dwelling with his Teacher, should, by the adoption of this course, generally accumulate sanctity for the learning of the Veda.—(164) Medhatithi’s commentary (manubhashya): ‘Sanctified in self’—i.e., duly initiated,—‘the twice-born man should, by the adoption of this course, accumulate sanctity.’...
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Mudrarakshasa (literary study) [by Antara Chakravarty]
All over the drama the adoption of Gaudi riti can be seen, as Vishakhadatta laid emphasis on using Oja guna. The above cited examples of Oja guna, such as, uttungastungakulam, shocayanto vanatairnaradhipabhayad etc. are also marvelous instances of Gaudi style....
Read full contents: 3. Guna and Riti applied by Vishakhadatta
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Adoption of celibacy etc. is especially recommended during Caturmasya. If Caturmasya is spent without the adoption of a Vrata, those men s piety is futile. This has been proclaimed by good people conversant with truth. The Practice of Vratas, even of short duration, yields great benefits to all the Varnas. If performed in Caturmasya it gives happiness. Vishnu is seen everywhere by men engaged in the Vratas. When Caturmasya arrives one should assiduously keep it up. 27....
Read full contents: Chapter 237 - Greatness of Vrata
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