A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Grahayajna
This page describes Grahayajna which is located on page 661 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 “Grahayajna” according to 6 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
Propitiatory rite for the Planets (grahayajna). Fire-god said: 1. I shall again describe (the mode of performing) the propitiation of the planets [i. e. , grahayajna] for the sake of prosperity, peace and success. The propitiation of planets [i. e. , grahayajna] is of three kinds—oblations ten thousand times, lakh times and crore times. 2-7....
Read full contents: Chapter 167 - Propitiatory rite for the Planets (grahayajna)
Karmic Astrology—a Study [by Sunita Anant Chavan]
Yajnavalkya mentions a Grahayajna, also the concept of Devaloka and the path of the Pitris occur in this period. The Nakshatra system fixed as 27 in number is an acceptance in this period with the disappearance of Abhijit expressed in a myth in the Vanaparva (230. 2-11). (* 1) Jyotisha as one of the Vedangas exists in the Smritis, Itihasa and perhaps the older of the Puranas if any existing in this period. The period extends from 800 B. C. to 300 A. D. History of Dharmashastra Vol....
Read full contents: Part 4.2 - Jyotihshastra in the Vedanga Period
The Garuda Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
Yajnavalkya said:—It is incumbent on a person, cast under the malignant influences of hostile planets, to celebrate a religious sacrifice for their propitiation, which is called a Grahayajna, and which a man, in quest of earthly prosperity and peace in life, shall do well to perform....
Read full contents: Chapter CI - Propitiation of malignant Planets
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