A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Mahalaya
This page describes Mahalaya which is located on page 268 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 “Mahalaya” according to 16 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
—‘Even the Unitary Shraddha for one who has died through weapons should be performed on the fourteenth day of the Mahalaya.’...
Read full contents: Verse 3.276
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Since (this rite) is the cause of all auspicious things it is called Mahalaya. 149. Hence a man should perform the Mahalaya rite for the attainment of welfare and auspiciousness. If he does not perform the Mahalaya rite it will be inauspicious for him. 150. Even if one does not perform the annual Shraddha rites on the days of the anniversary of their death, one should be wise enough to perform Mahalaya Shraddha rite without worrying about (other things). 151....
Read full contents: Chapter 36 - The Glory of Dhanushkoti: Duracara Liberated
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
Then the Mahalaya (the great abode) became a great holy place, and will be known in the world as Rudra-Mahalaya. Those who go to (i.e. visit) it on the full-moon day of Kartika or Vaishakha, do not have the misery due to the entire mundane existence....
Read full contents: Chapter 146 - Rudramahalaya-tirtha
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