A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Apankteya
This page describes Apankteya 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 “Apankteya” according to 1 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
It is declared that sins are of seven varieties: (1) Prakirna, (2) Apankteya, (3) Malinikarana, (4) Jatibhramshakara, (5) Upapataka, (6) Atipapa and (7) Mahapapa. 25-26a. These sinners are cooked in these seven hells in order. Since you came into contact with those who had observed Karttika Vrata, you acquired (a share in) their merits. Due to that you have been spared suffering in these hells. Shrikrishna said: 26b-27....
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[A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism: index]
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