A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Argha
This page describes Argha which is located on page 156 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 “Argha” according to 25 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Sankhayana-grihya-sutra [by Hermann Oldenberg]
The real meaning of arhayati is, to perform the Argha ceremony for a guest....
Read full contents: Adhyaya I, Khanda 12
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) [by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah]
The writer Bana mentions the argha (i. e. , materials of worship, such as water, sandal, flower etc. ) which were very important for worship. Therefore, without knowing about king Dadhica, Devi Sarasvati offered appropriate hospitality with argha, she offered hospitality as was usual in forest life, beginning with the offering of a seat of tender foliage and ending with the offering of fruit and flowers....
Read full contents: 6. The importance of Hospitality
The Garuda Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
The Argha offering should be duly made to it and the votary shall pass the night in vigil and divine contemplation....
Read full contents: Chapter CXIX - Agastyatritiya Vratam
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