A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Agnaukarana
This page describes Agnaukarana which is located on page 50 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 “Agnaukarana” according to 4 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
(* 1) In the Ekoddishta Shraddha, there is no Agnau-karana no Abhishravana, no Dipa, Dhupa (incense), no Svadha pronunciation—Baudhayana Sutra III.12.6. The Shraddha is meant for accidental deaths....
Read full contents: Chapter 219 - Kamya Shraddha
The Brahmanda Purana [by G.V. Tagare]
After getting the consent of the Brahmanas at the outset, one should duly perform rites in the sacred fire Called Agnau-Karana. 48. One should make offerings unto the Pitris on the ground or in the open sunshine or on Darbha grasses spread like a bed. One should duly perform Shraddha in the forenoon during the bright fortnight of the Lunar month. 49-50. One must not transgress (?...
Read full contents: Chapter 19 - Qualifications of a Brahmana for Shraddha gifts
The Bhagavata Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
They are either Sagnaya (receiving libations of water through the sacred fire) or Anagnaya (receiving libations directly without agnaukarana). Svadha, the daughter of Daksha was their wife. 64. Svadha bore to them two daughters—Vayuna and Dharini. Both of them were well-versed in scriptural knowledge and spiritual knowledge, and they expounded the same. 65. Though Sati, the wife of Shiva who was like him in qualities and character served him, she had no son. 66....
Read full contents: Chapter 1 - The Progeny of Svayambhuva Manu’s Daughters
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