A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Dyavaprthivi
This page describes Dyavaprthivi which is located on page 572 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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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
The experienced sacrificer recites, like a bard, many ancient and copious praises addressed to the graceful-moving, truly-vigorous, and all-guiding Vaishvanara. ” Commentary by Sayana: Rigveda-bhashya For their son: ubha pitara mahayan ajayata agnir dyava prithivi, both parents, heaven and earth, expanding, Agni was born; Like a bard: the text refers to manushya, like a man;Asumed: bandi, a panegyrist, or bard, who recites the praises of a prime or great man, for largess Details: Rishi (sage/seer): nodha...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 1.59.4
Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra [by C. G. Kashikar]
He should follow the offering to Dyavaprithivi with the formula, “May I attain abundance and stability through the offering to Dyavaprithivi. ” 14. With these formulas he should follow all the offerings to Vishve Devas and Dyavaprithivi. 15. The rites up to the consuming (of the remnants of the oblations) should be similar. 16. The sacrificer should consume the remnants of the oblations of paddy with the verse, “O gods, lead us from good to the better....
Read full contents: Prashna 6, Kandika 17
Vedic influence on the Sun-worship in the Puranas [by Goswami Mitali]
(* 1) cf., rohita lohitavarnau/ rohita ityagnerashvasya ‘rohito gneh iti darshanat/ Sayanacarya on Rigvedasamhita, 1.94.10 rohita rohitavarnavashvau/ Ibid., 1.134.3 (* 2) Rigvedasamhita, 1.94.10 (* 3) Taittiriyasamhita, 1.7.4.3 (* 4) Vide, Macdonell, A.A., Op.cit., p. 115 (* 5) Atharvavedasamhita, 13.1 (* 6) Ibid., 13.1.39 (* 7) cf., suryasyashva harayah ketumantah sada vahantyamritah sukham ratham/ Ibid., 13.1.24 (* 8) cf., yo rohitob vishvamidam jajana/ Ibid.,13.1.1 (* 9) cf., rohito dyavaprithivi jajana...
Read full contents: Part 29 - Rohita (the generator of the universe)
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