A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Candipatha
This page describes Candipatha which is located on page 398 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 “Candipatha” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Varahi Tantra (English Study) [by Roberta Pamio]
It opens describing the benefits acquired by reciting the Durgasaptashati, also called the Candipatha: one should beforehand prepare one s sankalpa (declaration of purpose, intention) and perform the various nyasas together with the japa; then he should recite the text and offer animal sacrifice: in this way one he can receive its benefit....
Read full contents: Chapter 14 - The worship of Candi
The Devi Bhagavata Purana [by Swami Vijnanananda]
Then Saptashati stitra (Candi patha) is to be repeated before the Devi. There is no other stotra like this in the three worlds. Thus Durga, the Deity of the Devas, is to be appeased every day. He who does this gets within his easy reach Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha, the four main objects of human pursuits (virtue, wealth, enjoyment and final beatitude). O Narada! Thus I have described to you the method of worship of the Devi Durga. People get by this what they want....
Read full contents: Chapter 50 - On the Glory of Shakti
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