A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Nimittakarana
This page describes Nimittakarana which is located on page 419 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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Nyaya-Vaisheshika categories (Study) [by Diptimani Goswami]
Nimitta-karana (Efficient Cause) The third kind of cause is nimittakarana (efficient cause). According to Shivaditya this kind of cause is different from both the inherent cause and non-inherent cause. Nimittakarana is known as Sahakarikarana also because, this cause helps the material to become the effect. For example, conscious agents like the potter, weaver etc. potter s wheel, stick, weaver s shuttle, loom etc. in the production of pot or cloth are nimittakaranas....
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Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
Since the distinction between the nimitta- karana, or efficient cause, and the upadana-karana, or ingredient cause, is an inseparable aspect of the Supreme Lord s identity, the Lord is called Advaita; however if the distinct characteristics of the nimitta-karana are ascribed in the understanding of Advaita, then the distinct characteristics of the prakasha-vastu (Nityananda) and svayam-rupa (Caitanya) are disrespected....
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Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) [by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja]
Regarding nimitta-karana practices, if we cannot follow them under certain circumstances, it is not harmful; therefore it is considered secondary. Vamshidasa Babaji Maharaja or Shrila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami were fully absorbed in Krishna-lila for so many days, and Ekadashi came and left during that time of absorption. For them there was no harm. On the other hand, if there are occasions that we do not follow it, this is harmful for us. That is why nimitta-karana is called ‘secondary....
Read full contents: Essential Practices and Chanting of Mantras
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