A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Anganyasa
This page describes Anganyasa which is located on page 117 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 “Anganyasa” according to 7 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Linga Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
(anganyasa is done as follows using the above mantra). “Obeisance to Aghoras. ” Obeisance to the tranquil heart; “and then to the terrible ones. ” Svaha in the head of all Atmans and Brahmans “unto those very very terrible ones. ” Vashat in the tuft with clusters of flames, “unto all and all Sharvas....
Read full contents: Chapter 26 - The mode of worshipping Aghora
Parama Samhita (English translation) [by Krishnaswami Aiyangar]
These six are the mudras to be used in the six rites called Anga-Nyasa (placing of the organs). By the use of these a practitioner protects himself from evil. 13. When you place the closed hands either on the heart, or on the head, fingers upwards, this disposition of the hands is to be understood as salutation or obeisance to the Supreme One. 14. Making the two thumbs even, tips upward, and placing the; hands, one within the other, Mudra is formed....
Read full contents: Chapter 14 - Mystic signs (mudra)
The Garuda Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
Then with the mantrams for limbs he should perform the Anganyasa called Vyapaka, O Mahadeva. Listen to these mantrams, O thou of firm vows. Om, am, salutation unto the heart. Om, Im, salutation unto the head. Om, um, salutation unto the tuft of hair. Om, Em, salutation unto the coat of mail. Om, Oum, salutation unto the three eyes. Om, as, salutation unto the weapon, phat. Om, salutation unto the entire family of Achyuta. Om, salutation unto Dhatri. Om salutation unto Vidhatri....
Read full contents: Chapter XXXII - Adoration of the five fundamental principles of the universe
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