A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Devapuja
This page describes Devapuja which is located on page 483 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 “Devapuja” according to 4 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
Worship of gods to ward off the effects of portents (devapuja). [Full title: Worship of gods to ward off the effects of portents (devapuja) and mode of offering the Vaishvadeva ball (vaishvadevabali)] Pushkara said: 1. I shall describe the mode of worshipping the gods and other rites that destroy (the effects of) portents. One should offer respectful water of libation to (Lord) Vishnu with the three (hymns beginning with) apo hi shtha after having bathed. 2. O Brahmin!...
Read full contents: Chapter 264 - Worship of gods to ward off the effects of portents (devapuja)
Vastu-shastra (1): Canons of Architecture [by D. N. Shukla]
After Vedic sacrifice Devapuja, the Bhakti-cult gave rise toa great impetus to the construction of images, devagrihas or devatayatanani and, Columns bearing the emblems of the gods in front of such sanctuaries, the dhvajastambhas viz. Besnagar (old Gwalior state) Pillar. The origin of Stupas may be traced from the hemi-spherical structures emerged out of the earthen funeral mounds (smashanas) under which according to Vedic ritual, the ashes of the dead were buried....
Read full contents: (vi) Rise of Art
Laghu-yoga-vasistha [by K. Narayanasvami Aiyar]
What is meant by Deva-Puja (or the worship of God) which is said to destroy pains and confer bliss? And how should it be done?” To which the Lord replied “Deva (God) is neither the solitary Vishnu nor Ishvara nor any other having the body of five elements. Nor is it the mind. But it is the Jnana, the Self without beginning or end. Can it be these paltry objects such as bodies, etc.?...
Read full contents: Part 2 - The Story of Deva-Puja or the Worship of God
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