A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Japamala
This page describes Japamala which is located on page 94 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 “Japamala” according to 5 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Bhajana-Rahasya [by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya]
A japa-mala shaped like a cow s tail or a snake is auspicious. One should not touch the japa-mala with the forefinger. One should not swing or shake the mala again and again while chanting. Chant and change the direction of the mala using the thumb and the middle finger. Do not touch the mala with the left hand, and do not let it fall from the hand. Those who desire material enjoyment (bhukti) and those who desire liberation (mukti) chant with the middle finger....
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Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study) [by Arpita Chakraborty]
Rosary japamala name according to the number of beads contained therein. Merit accruing according to the place of performing Japa. The importance and value of Japa. How to prepare a Japamala and how to wear it. Merit [. . . ] according to the kind of beads used for the Rosary. Kinds of worship upasana, saguna and nirgunapuja. (* 1) Shiva Tattvaratnakara VIII. Kallola VI Taranga. verse 1-32....
Read full contents: 23. Shiva Tattvaratnakara on Rudraksha
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Taking a Japamala (necklace for prayer) in her hands she assumed the name Kanyakumari, and started her penance. After conquering all the three worlds demon Bana was having a wicked rule over his people when he saw Kanyakumari and asked her to be his wife. He approached her with his wicked servants Durmukha and Durdarshana. But Kanyakumari flatly refused and in the battle that ensued, Banasura fell dead by the Cakrayudha (Discus) of Devi and at that spot is the Cakratirtha....
Read full contents: Story of Kanyakumari
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