A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Brahma-vivaha
This page describes Brahma-vivaha which is located on page 360 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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Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) [by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah]
Vivaha samskara heralds man s entrance in the garhasthyashrama. The Manusamhita points out eight forms of marriage in particular. These are brahma, daiva, arsha, prajapatya, asura, gandhava, rakshasa and paishaca. The form of brahma marriage is seen in princess Rajyashri s marriage where all rituals and customs were followed by the royal family prior to the performing of the marriage....
Read full contents: 7. Customs (3): Vivaha Samskara
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Eight types of marriages allowed in Manusmriti, Chapter 3, are given below:(i) Brahma. A man of good qualities and good family is asked to come and receive the damsel. This is Brahma. The radiance of this marriage will give the man prosperity.(ii) Arsha. After getting a couple of cows from the bridegroom the bride is given to him.(iii) Prajapatya. The virgin is given to the man, who had requested for her hand as a duty.(iv) Daiva....
Read full contents: Story of Vivaha
The Vishnu Purana [by Horace Hayman Wilson]
The first is also commonly called the Brahma; but the Bhagavata distinguishes the Brahma, considering it to be the first of Brahma s life, whilst the Padma was the last of the first Pararddha. The terms Mana, or great Kalpa, applied to the Padma, is attached to it only in a general sense; or, according to the commentator, because it comprises, as a minor Kalpa, that in which Brahma was born from a lotus....
Read full contents: Chapter III - Measure of time, Moments of Kashthas, etc.
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