A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Apam-napat
This page describes Apam-napat which is located on page 141 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 “Apam-napat” according to 6 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
hiranyarupah sa hiranyasamdrig apam napat sed u hiranyavarnah | hiranyayat pari yoner nishadya hiranyada dadaty annam asmai || English translation: “The grandson of the waters is of olden form, of golden aspect, of golden hue, and (shines) seated upon a seat of gold; the givers of gold (at solemn rites) present to him (sacrificial) food. ” Details: Rishi (sage/seer): gritsamadah shaunakah [gritsamada shaunaka]; Devata (deity/subject-matter): apannapat; Chandas (meter): nicrittrishtup ; Svara (tone/note): Swar...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 2.35.10
Vedic influence on the Sun-worship in the Puranas [by Goswami Mitali]
napat in the Rigvedasamhita....
Read full contents: Part 10 - Savitri (the Preserver)
Women in the Atharva-veda Samhita [by Pranab Jyoti Kalita]
She is prayed along with the gods Indra, Pushan, the Maruts, Apam Napat and the oceans for protection. Along with her sons and brothers, she is also asked to protect the strength of her invokers. Again, along with her sons, the Adityas, she is beseeched to protect from the evil forces, dwelling in the western direction. For the protection from the enemies, she is conjured with the gods Amsha, Bhaga, Mitra, Varuna, Aryaman and Maruts. As she can fulfil one s desires, she is called kamadugha....
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