A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Pakayajna
This page describes Pakayajna which is located on page 467 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 “Pakayajna” according to 16 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
True; but the same Agnishtoma is the archetype of the ‘Pakayajna’ also; and it can be performed only when the agent is prompted by the desire for those rewards that follow from that sacrifice. Then again, it has been declared that ‘the animal also flows, and milk also flows’ [so that there is a distinct similarity between the Animal Sacrifice and the Pakayajna offerings of milk]....
Read full contents: Verse 11.118
Gobhila-grihya-sutra [by Hermann Oldenberg]
Or he should at least sacrifice water; thus has said Pakayajna, the son of Ida. For (even if he offers only water) the sacrifice has been performed. 18. And there is an expiation for one who has not sacrificed. 19. And, (says Pakayajna,) a Brahmana should not omit to keep his vow. 20. Here they say also: 21. He should keep (his vow) during that time in which he does not sacrifice, by abstaining from food. 22....
Read full contents: Prapathaka I, Kandika 9
The Agnistoma Somayaga in the Shukla Yajurveda [by Madan Haloi]
These have been divided into three categories viz. , Pakayajna, Haviryajna and Somasamstha and each of these are further divided into seven types. The Gopatha Brahmana gives a clear division of these sacrifices. As stated there, the total number of sacrifices is twenty one....
Read full contents: Part 1.1: Forms (Samsthas) of Somayaga (Introduction)
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