A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Krsnajina
This page describes Krsnajina which is located on page 216 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 “Krsnajina” according to 6 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
krishnajina, danda, kamandalu, jata dhari dharma sthapa brahmacari-rupe avatari || 162 || English translation: (162) “You wear a deerskin and carry a danda and waterpot, and You wear matted locks of hair. In this way You incarnate as a brahmacari to reestablish the principles of religion. Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:The word krishnajina refers to the skin of the spotted deer, worn by brahmacaris at the time of sacrificial performances....
Read full contents: Verse 1.2.162
The Sacrifices of Rajasuya, Vajapeya and Ashvamedha (study) [by Aparna Dhar]
Sphya, Kapala, Agnihotrahavani, Surpa, Krishnajina, Samya, Ulukhala, Musala, Dusada and Upala. There is also another obligatory duty which must be mentioned here. This is the application of the Vedic mantras at time of Vedic ritual. Mantra is said to be the soul of Vedic work. Mantra renders completeness to Vedic rite. The Priests invoke gods in the sacrifice by chanting mantras. All the trifling matters of the sacrifice are performed along with the pronunciation of mantras....
Read full contents: Use of Sacrificial Utensils or Yajnayudha
Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [by Arpana Devi]
During solar eclipse he offered three black buck skin (krishnajina) to the Brahmanas along with three lacs to each one. Somendra eulogises Prakashendra by saying that his grandfather earned the virtues of Bodhisattva through the merits achieved by his charity. Prakashendra was truly a devotee of god Shiva. It is mentioned that he died embracing the idol of lord Shiva. Thus, it can be said that Kshemendra was born in a very rich and reputed Brahmana family....
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