A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Avantara-diksa
This page describes Avantara-diksa which is located on page 217 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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Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra [by T. S. Syamkumar]
Here only giving the grass to the cow for eating is expiation. 7) Avantaradiksha: It is also given as an expiation. In Brahmanas various kinds of Dikshas were directed to be performed prior to the Sacrifice. The nature of Avantaradiksha is not similar to that of the same Diksha ceremonies prescribed in Brahmanas. This Diksha is to be performed at the time when one has done something harmful to the vow, which has been accepted at the Diksha ceremony....
Read full contents: 5.2. Expiatory Rites in Brahmanas
Mundaka Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary [by S. Sitarama Sastri]
tasmadricah sama yajumshi diksha yajnashca sarve kratavo dakshinashca | samvatsarashca yajamanashca lokah somo yatra pavate yatra suryah || 6 || 6. From him the Rig, the Sama, the Yajur, Diksha, sacrifices, all Kratus, Dakshina, the year, the sacrificer and the worlds which the moon sanctifies and the sun illuminates. Shankara s Commentary: Com.—How?...
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Satapatha-brahmana [by Julius Eggeling]
He hands it to the Agnidh, and the Agnidh puts it aside (in a safe place). (* 1) The Avantaradiksha extends to the end of the sixth Brahmana. (* 2) Our text has no verb; the Kanva recension reads 'auhanta.' (* 3) Viz. the diksha, as symbolised by the zone (or the skin). (* 4) Viz. through Agni, or the Avantaradiksha. (* 5) The sacrificer's wife performs silently on and near the Garhapatya fire the same ceremonies as her husband. (* 6) Tanu, see p. 10, note 4. (* 7) On the 'apyayana' (a-pyai,'to swell...
Read full contents: Kanda III, adhyaya 4, brahmana 3
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