A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Karmavipaka
This page describes Karmavipaka which is located on page 154 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 “Karmavipaka” according to 9 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Karmic Astrology—a Study [by Sunita Anant Chavan]
Jyotisha and Karmavipaka: The Knowledge of Form. [Full title: The Knowledge and Derivation of Form (1): Jyotisha and Karmavipaka: The Knowledge of Form] i. Gati as Vipaka Gati (motion) of Jiva is due to the past actions on account of which Jiva transmigrates. Punarjanma (Rebirth) thereby is a function of Karmas (actions) which are believed to be the womb (yoni) of various beings maturing in various ways....
Read full contents: Part 3.1 - Jyotisha and Karmavipaka: The Knowledge of Form
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations [by Radhakrishnan. P]
[. . . ] Sayanacharya suggests this fasting under Karmavipaka by taking eight numbers of ball of rice by noon for a period of 30 days; maintaining chanting prayer, penance and offerings to the deities alongwith mindset of Shad-Sadhnas. Astrologers suggest Mounavrat (Total Silence) on Full Moon day provides power and strength of mind. Moon is treated as lovable God and a loving God....
Read full contents: 5. Chandrayana Fasting
Samkhya thoughts in the Mahabharata [by Shini M.V.]
A special type of Purusha is Ishvara which is untouched by klesha, karma, vipaka or ashaya. In the yoga philosophy Prakriti and Purusha are different from each other. The world is created by their union. This union is due to Avidya, though Ishvara does not create the world. Mahabharata says various obstacles on the path of yoga. It states that diseases, contacts with undesirables, exertion and trouble caused by uprooting of desires lead to displeasure....
Read full contents: Ishvara in Yoga Philosophy
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