A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Mantrasnana
This page describes Mantrasnana which is located on page 299 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 “Mantrasnana” according to 3 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
It is enough if one performs mantra snana when one is slightly indisposed, or when there is danger from the king or when there is civil commotion, or when there is no other way or when one is about to undertake a journey. 25. He shall drink by way of Acamana reciting the mantras from Suryanuvaka in the morning or from Agni-Anuvaka in the evening and perform the ceremonial sprinkling in the middle. 26....
Read full contents: Chapter 13 - Description of good conduct (sadacara)
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
If the body is not strong enough, one can purify oneself through Bhasma-snana (applying ash over the body), Mantra-snana or the water of Ganga, O leading Brahmana. 36. He who takes the holly bath before Narayana in the holy spots, Tirthas and rivers, especially in Caturmasya becomes a purified soul....
Read full contents: Chapter 233 - Benefits of Bath in Ganga
The Vishnu Purana [by Horace Hayman Wilson]
If he be sick, he may use warm water; and if bathing be altogether injurious, he may perform the Mantra snana, or repeat the prayers used at ablution, without the actual bath. (* 6) The whole series is thus given by Mr. Colebrooke; As. Res. V. 367....
Read full contents: Chapter XI - Of the Sadacaras, or perpetual obligations of a householder
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