A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Arghya
This page describes Arghya 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 “Arghya” according to 52 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Devi Bhagavata Purana [by Swami Vijnanananda]
Then instal the Shanti Kumbha (the peace jar) and offer the ordinary Arghya (Samanyargha). Next worship the Vastunatha and Padmayoni with flowers and Atapa rice and the Arghya water, on the south-west and then purify the Panca Gavya. Next sprinkle all the Mandapa and the entrance gate with that Arghya water....
Read full contents: Chapter 7 - On the Diksha vidhi or on the rules of Initiation
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
All of them were received and adored with Padya (water for washing the feet), Arghya etc. 12. All the Devas including Vasava sat on the seats pointed out to them. Shakra then stood up from the middle and spoke to the sage: 13. Pakashasana (Indra) deposited all the weapons in front of the sage and requested, “Your Holiness may be pleased to take these”. To him (Pakashasana) Dadhici said: 14-17a. “Deposit the weapons with me and do go to heaven.”...
Read full contents: Chapter 31 - The Origin of the Submarine Fire (Vadava or Vadavanala)
Gobhila-grihya-sutra [by Hermann Oldenberg]
To the north of the place (in which the Arghya reception will be offered to a guest), they should bind a cow (to a post or the like), and should (reverentially) approach it with (the verse), 'Arhana putra vasa' (MB. II, 8, 1). 2. (The guest to whom the Arghya reception is going to be offered) should come forward murmuring, 'Here I tread on this Padya Viraj for the sake of the enjoyment of food' (ibid. 2). 3. (He should do so) where they are going to perform the Arghya ceremony for him, 4....
Read full contents: Prapathaka IV, Kandika 10
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