A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Daiva-vivaha
This page describes Daiva-vivaha which is located on page 446 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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Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
).(2) The seven divisions of Kerala are Venat, Pulinat, Karkanat, Citanat, Kuttanat, Kutanat and Malayamanat.(3) The seven Cittashalyas are Daylight Candra, Woman past the prime of life, a pond without lotuses, a lovely person without learning, a lord greedy of wealth, a virtuous but poor man and a cruel royal attendant.(4) Seven Karmas: Bravery, skill, courage, resourcefulness, non-withdrawal from war, magnanimity and commanding power.(5) Seven solemnities: Mammodisa, Muron, Kurbana, Kumbasara, Vivaha...
Read full contents: Story of Elu
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
Atithi or Guest Reception (study) [by Sarika. P.]
The eight forms of marriage mentioned in Smritis are Paishaca, Rakshasa, Gandharva, Asura, Prajapatya, Arsha, Daiva and Brahma, listed in the ascending order of merit. The last four are approved religiously (prashasta) and the first four are not (aprashasta). In the case of the approved marriages, the rituals are a condition precedent, while in case of the unapproved ones, it may be performed after marriage on the basis of non-religious considerations....
Read full contents: Part 2 - The sacrement of Marriage
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[Preface]