A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Karanyasa
This page describes Karanyasa which is located on page 151 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 “Karanyasa” according to 8 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Garuda Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
(location of the energies of different divinities in the different limbs by a votary by dint of occult and psychic force); The mode of performing the rites of Karanyasa. Suta said:—Thereupon Karanyasa (assignment of hands) and the purificatory rite should be performed. Having formed Padmamudra he should make the assignment of mantrams. Kaum, salutation unto the youngest finger. Naum, salutation unto the nameless (ring) finger. Maum, salutation unto the middle finger....
Read full contents: Chapter XXVI - The mode of performing the rites of Karanyasa
Sanatkumara Samhita
English translation of verse: Beginning with the cakra one should perform the pancanga- nyasa and the kara-nyasa. O brahmana, one should perform them both with the bija-syllable....
Read full contents: verse 49
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
He shall perform Karanyasa again and repeating the mantra he shall apply the Tripundra marks. On the forehead the marks shall be clear, broad and straight. Scented water shall be used to paste the Bhasma. 33-34. It may also be circular or square in shape. It may be a single dot or a semicircular figure. But he shall apply the marks in the same way on the arms, head and chest as on the forehead. Dusting with the Bhasma is not on a par with Tripundra. 35....
Read full contents: Chapter 21 - Nitya and Naimittika rites
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