A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Bhutayajna
This page describes Bhutayajna which is located on page 314 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 “Bhutayajna” according to 19 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Linga Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
quotes from an unknown source: “yat svadhyayam adhiyita ekamapi ricam yajuh sama va tad brahma-yajnah”. (* 6) The five daily sacrifices to be performed by a householder constitute brahma-yajna, pitri-yajna, deva-yajna, bhuta-yajna and nri-yajna. These are defined as:—[adhyapanam brahmayajnah pitriyajnastu tarpanam | homo daivo balirbhauto briyajno tithipujanam ||]—Linga substitutes [adhyayanam] for [adhyapanam]. (* 7) pragudicyam—ishanyam Shivatoshini....
Read full contents: Chapter 26 - Procedure of Sacred Ablution
Atithi or Guest Reception (study) [by Sarika. P.]
According to Yajnavalkyasmriti, Balikarman is bhutayajna, svadha is pitriyajna, homa is devayajna, svadhyaya is brahmayajna and atithisatkara is manushyayajna. The householder should daily offer food for pitris and human beings. If not food, at least water should be offered. Shankhasmriti also says that, Devayajna, bhutayajna, pitriyajna, brahmayajna and manushyayajna are the five great sacrifices....
Read full contents: Part 2 - Pancamahayajnas (The five daily great observances)
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita [by Narayana Gosvami]
named Sarartha-varshini) In regard to these great five sacrifices, or panca-maha-yajna, it is stated in the Garuda Purana: adhyapanam brahma-yajnah pitri-yajnas tu tarpanam homo daivo balir bhauto nri-yajno tithi-pujanam (1) To give the disciple instructions from scripture is called brahma-yajna. (2) To offer oblations to the forefathers is pitri-yajna. (3) To perform fire sacrifice is deva-yajna. (4) To give in charity offerings of fruits, flowers, grains and so on to the living entities is bali, or bhuta-yajna...
Read full contents: Verse 3.12
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