A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Marriage
This page describes Marriage which is located on page 304 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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Yajnavalkya-smriti (Vyavaharadhyaya)—Critical study [by Kalita Nabanita]
of cows is called an Arsha marriage. (4) The Prajapatya marriage: Kaya otherwise called Prajapatya is constituted where the daughter is given to a soliciting bridegroom by saying that may both of them perform together their duties. (5) The Asura marriage: In the Asura form of marriage, the bride is given away by taking wealth or money. (6) The Gandharva marriage: Gandharva marriage takes place through mutual love of the parties. (7) The Rakshasa marriage: Rakshasa marriage is that form of marriage,...
Read full contents: Chapter 3.3a - Forms of Marriage
Malatimadhava (study) [by Jintu Moni Dutta]
(b) The Daiva Marriage: The Daiva form of marriage falls under the proper forms of marriage. When the father gives away his daughter after decking her with ornaments etc to a priest, who duly officiates at a sacrifice during the course of its performance it is the Daiva form of Marriage. (c) The Ᾱrsha Marriage: The Ᾱrsha form of marriage falls under the category of righteous form of marriage....
Read full contents: Part 2.1-2 - Definition and Types of Marriage
The Markandeya Purana (Study) [by Chandamita Bhattacharya]
These eight forms of marriage [which all have individual characteristics] are: Brahma, Prajapatya, Arsha, Daiva, Asura, Gandharva, Rakshasa and Paishaca. Among all eight types of marriage, the Brahma marriage is considered for all castes and the other forms of marriage are permitted for non-brahmins. It is observed that the Markandeyapurana lays more importance in mentioning the Gandharva and Rakshasa marriage....
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