A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Narayanabali
This page describes Narayanabali which is located on page 393 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 “Narayanabali” according to 4 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
The (rite of) Narayanabali should be done with great compassion for the dead fallen (from righteousness). Hence, that person would enjoy favour. 5. The lotus-eyed (Vishnu) is without decay. That which is offered there will not perish. Lord Janardana (Vishnu) is the vessel because that protects from falling. 6. It is certain that (Lord) Hari (Vishnu) is the only (god) who confers enjoyment, emancipation etc. for the fallen....
Read full contents: Chapter 159 - The merits of the offer of libation
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
After giving gifts to the Brahmins according to the rules he shall offer Narayana Bali at the same spot on the same day. 41. Everywhere Vishnu shall be worshipped for protection. He shall perform the worship of Vishnu and offer milk pudding as Naivedya. 42-43. He shall invite twelve brahmins who are masters of the Vedas. He shall worship them in the names of Keshava etc. with scents, flowers and Akshatas. He shall propitiate them and offer them shoes, umbrella, cloth, according to the rules....
Read full contents: Chapter 22 - The rites on the eleventh day for the ascetics
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
O great king, if the subsequent rites are not performed at the proper times, Narayanabali should be offered and it dispels the state of being Preta. The rites in the case of those who commit suicide or meet with their death from a Brahmana, are to be performed as in the case of men who meet with premature death. Anarta said: 13-14. O highly intelligent one, how does a person meet with death here? How does he go to heaven or hell? By means of which type of activity?...
Read full contents: Chapter 226 - Tortures in Twenty-one Hells
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