A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Diksa
This page describes Diksa which is located on page 532 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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Mundaka Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary [by S. Sitarama Sastri]
tasmadricah sama yajumshi diksha yajnashca sarve kratavo dakshinashca | samvatsarashca yajamanashca lokah somo yatra pavate yatra suryah || 6 || 6. From him the Rig, the Sama, the Yajur, Diksha, sacrifices, all Kratus, Dakshina, the year, the sacrificer and the worlds which the moon sanctifies and the sun illuminates. Shankara s Commentary: Com.—How?...
Read full contents: Verse 2.1.6
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) [by Geetika Kaw Kher]
The Yogico-tantrik exercises and rituals are only an anticipatory visualizations of the merging and return of elements in the higher Sivatattva, a process set in motion by purification through Diksa. Abhinavagupta too has amplified the concept of such a diksa which according to him is the diksa leading to the separation of the body or death and attaining Sivahood. Explaining this Drabu writes “When death approaches a disciple, he through Samkari diksa goes to Siva....
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Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) [by Deepak bagadia]
Jain monks stay in Samayika forever, for which they take vow known as Vadi-Diksa. c) Pariharavisuddhi caritra: It is a stage of higher purification . One has to follow special types of penance as an ascetic. It involves adopting various hard postures. d) Suksma-Samparaya-caritra: To live a life without any kasaya or afflictions or a subtle degree of defilement. Here, almost all types of defilements are overcome, except a few wholesome attachments....
Read full contents: Five caritras (conduct)
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