A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Istapurta
This page describes Istapurta which is located on page 75 of the second 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 “Istapurta” according to 12 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Karmic Astrology—a Study [by Sunita Anant Chavan]
The soul was supposed to follow the ishtapurta after death of the body. With rebirth (Punarjanma) fixed as a consequence of actions, the concept of Punarmrityu of the Brahmanas disappeared in the background. The utility of the elementary ishtapurta was denounced by the Upanishads as well. Vidya (karma as ritual knowledge) came to be condemned in the later stages as leading to darkness considering Karma in this sense as a bond release from which was sought for....
Read full contents: Part 3.2 - Developmental Nature of Karman
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) [by A. Yamuna Devi]
api shabdat pranivadhasthanam | pancasuna grihasthasyeti tupacarat | (c) Ishtapurta (II. 7. 28; p. 168)– [Pious liberality:] Amarakosha defines purta as the act of digging ponds etc....
Read full contents: Customs, Belief and Rituals (Introduction)
Samarangana-sutradhara (Summary) [by D. N. Shukla]
We find in them not only the marvel of the architectural crafsmanship, but also the depth and eloquence of religious teacher giving sermons on ‘Ishtapurta (more particularly the Purta), the holy mission of human life and construction of the temples as the noblest and best means of its fulfilment. The author of the Samarangana-Sutradhara is here at his best....
Read full contents: Chapter 59 - Shridhara etc. 40 Temples of the pure type
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