A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Mahavrata
This page describes Mahavrata which is located on page 276 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 “Mahavrata” according to 35 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja) [by George Thibaut]
The Kaushitakins have a Brahmana referring to the Mahavrata-ceremony, Indra having slain Vritra became great. The Kaushitakins also have a Mahavrata-brahmana. Prajapati is the year; his Self is that Mahavrata. The Vajasaneyins have a Brahmana referring to the Pravargya, The gods sat down for a sattra-celebration....
Read full contents: Sutra 3.3.25
Brahma Sutras (Nimbarka commentary) [by Roma Bose]
The Aitareyins too record a Maha-vrata-brahmana: “Verily, Indra became great by killing Vritra”. The Kaushitakins too record a Maha-vrata-brahmana thus: “Verily, Prajapati is the whole year, his self is the Mahavrata”. The Vajasaneyins, on the other hand, record a Pravargyya-[Pravargya-]brahmana in the beginning of their Upanishad thus: “Verily, the gods held a sacrificial session” (Shatapatha-brahmana 14.1.1, 1)....
Read full contents: Brahma-Sutra 3.3.25
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) [by Deepak bagadia]
Asteya mahavrata: Bhavana i. e....
Read full contents: The five Mahavratas
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