A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Arsa-vivaha
This page describes Arsa-vivaha which is located on page 160 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 “Arsa-vivaha” according to 73 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
—‘In the Arsha form the bridegroom should present to the bride’s guardian a pair of cow and bull.’ Baudhayana (1. 11).—‘After having made the first two offerings of fried grains, the bridegroom should present a pair of cow and hull to the bride’s guardian and then marry her; this is the Arsha form.’ Apastamba- Dharmasutra (2. 11. 18).—‘In the Arsha form, two pairs of cow and bull should be given to the bride’s father.’ Vashishtha (1.32).—‘The Arsha is accomplished by means of a pair of cow and bull.’...
Read full contents: Verse 3.29
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
apa-ghnan | soma | rakshasah | abhi | arsha | kanikradat | dyu-mantam | shushmam | ut-tamam...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 9.63.29
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
The great Rama, desiring the welfare of the world, listened to these and other practices narrated by the sages at that time. (* 1) Arsha Vivaha; A form of marriage derived from the Rishis; one of the eight forms of marriage in which the father of the bride receives one or two pairs of cows from the bridegroom....
Read full contents: Chapter 9 - Instructions in Religious Practices
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