A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Maitravaruna
This page describes Maitravaruna which is located on page 279 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 “Maitravaruna” according to 15 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Soma in Vedic Mythology and Ritual (study) [by Anjana Chakraborty]
In the Somayaga, Maitravaruna recite the shastras in the madhyandina savana for the Deities Maitravaruna. (* 1) Apastamba Shrauta Sutra. 10.1.1, (* 2) Ashvalayana Shrauta Sutra 4.1.6 (* 3) Shatapatha Brahmana.10.4-1.19 (* 4) Shatapatha Brahmana.1.7.4.18...
Read full contents: Chapter 3(c) - Ritvika (Priest)—Four groups of Priests
Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra [by C. G. Kashikar]
When he listens (to the Maitravaruna addressing the call), “Do you, the two Adhvaryus, recite the yajya,” the Adhvaryu should say, “Do you, O Hotri, recite the yajya relating to this offering. ” 7. When he listens (to the Maitravaruna addressing the call), “Do you, O lord of the house, recite the yajya,” the sacrificer should say, “Do you, O Hotri, recite the yajya relating to this offering. ” 8. (The offerings of) the Ritu cups are without the secondary vashat-utterance. 9....
Read full contents: Prashna 13, Kandika 30
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
Maitravaruna, Pratistota, Brahmanaccamsi and Prastota, six each, or twenty-four; 3. Accavaka, Neshta, Agnidhra and Pratiharta four each, or sixteen; and 4. Gravadut, Neta, Pota and Subrahmanya, three each, or twelve in all; making up the total of one hundred. Thus, the percentages for the four groups are: 48, 24, 16, 12 respectively....
Read full contents: Rig Veda 2.1.2
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