A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Atharvangirasa
This page describes Atharvangirasa which is located on page 197 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 “Atharvangirasa” according to 8 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
—‘He shall appoint the domestic priest, who is well versed in astrology, endowed with the aforesaid qualities, expert in criminal law, and also in the Atharvangirasa rites. For the performance of Shrauta and Smarta rites, he shall appoint the sacrificial priests and shall perform, according to law, sacrifices at which large fees are paid.’ Arthashastra (p. 46)....
Read full contents: Verse 7.78
Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study) [by Arpita Chakraborty]
The answer is: “For the reason that even while it is being pronounced, it causes the Brahman of the four Vedas, Rig, Yajus, Saman and Atharvangirasa (represented by all the Ritviks officiating at the sacrifice) to make Pranama or obeisance unto the Brahmanas for that reason it is known as the Pranava. ” 2. The meaning of the SARVAVYAPI [. . . ] Atharvashira Upanishad verse 47. Why is Pranava known as the all-pervasive one?...
Read full contents: 3. ‘OM’ Atharvashira Upanishad
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
If he studies (hymns from) the Atharvangirasa (Veda) daily, he pleases the deities with honey. (If he studies) the Puranas, religious texts, he pleases the gods with the flesh (-like parts of fruits). 50-58. Resorting to the daily rites in the morning and the evening, after being controlled, he should, being calm, go to a forest and properly study (the) Gayatri (hymn). He should daily mutter the Gayatri (hymn)....
Read full contents: Chapter 53 - Rules of Conduct for a Celibate Student
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