A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Nandimukhasraddha, nandisraddha
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Nandimukhasraddha, nandisraddha” according to 5 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Prashna Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary [by S. Sitarama Sastri]
The food given to the manes in the Nandi sraddha is prior even to that offered to the chief of the Devas. You alone are the carrier of that to the manes. Besides, of the senses such as the eye, etc., (pranas) which are called atharva, and in whose absence the limbs are dried up, you are the active principle aiding in the support, etc., of the body....
Read full contents: Verse 2.8
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
He shall invite the preceptor and begin the Nandi shraddha. 37-39. The Vishvedevas are Satyavasus. In the Shraddha of the gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, in that of the sages, those born of celestial damsels from human beings, in that of the Pitris, Vasu, Rudra and Aditya, in that of human beings, the four sages, Sanaka and others, in that of the Bhutas the five great elements are included. 40. The group of sense-organs consists of the eye, etc; that of the Bhutas is of four types....
Read full contents: Chapter 12 - The procedure of Sannyasa
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
After performing the rite of Punyahavacana the rite of Nandi Shraddha should performed. Thereafter he should bring the idol of Vishnu near that of Tulasi to the accompaniment of the sounds of musical instruments and chantings of the Vedic Mantras. 16-17. The image of Vishnu should be placed there and covered with cloths. This Mantra shall be recited: “O Lord, come, O Lord Keshava, I shall worship you. I shall give Tulasi unto you. Be the bestower of all desires.”...
Read full contents: Chapter 31 - The Rite of Kushmanda-navami
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