A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Ayusya
This page describes Ayusya which is located on page 230 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 “Ayusya” according to 9 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) [by Deepak bagadia]
Jnanavaraniya, darsanavaraniya, mohaniya and antaraya are ghatiya (defiling) karma as they hinder the manifestation of the soul s natural attributes, whereas other four vedaniya, nama, gotra and ayusya karma are aghatiya karma as they do not adversely affect the nature of the soul. The soul has simply to bear the consequences....
Read full contents: Part 3.4 - Nine Elements (4): Bandha (Bondage of karma)
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita [by Nayana Sharma]
Clean attire, fragrances and ornaments are enhancers of physical charm (kamyam [kamyam]), longevity (ayushya [ayushyam]) and cheerfulness (praharshana [praharshanam]/ saumanasya/harshana [harshanam]), and avert misfortune (alakshmighna [alakshmighnam]/ mangalya [mangalyam]). Change of clothes after bath is essential. Clean attire also augments reputation, grace, attractiveness and imparts the competence to participate in social gatherings....
Read full contents: Hygiene of the body and personal grooming
Paraskara-grihya-sutra [by Hermann Oldenberg]
He then performs the ayushya. 6. Near his navel or his right ear he murmurs: 'Agni is long-lived; through the trees he is long-lived. By that long life I make thee long-lived. 'Soma is long-lived; through the herbs he is, &c. 'The Brahman is long-lived; through the Brahmanas it is, &c. 'The gods are long-lived; through ambrosia (amrita) they are, &c. 'The Rishis are long-lived; through their observances they are, &c....
Read full contents: Adhyaya I, Kandika 16
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