A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Pancayajnas
This page describes Pancayajnas which is located on page 487 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 “Pancayajnas” according to 10 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita [by Narayana Gosvami]
Therefore, the Smritis have prescribed “panca-suna kritam papam panca-yajnair vyapohati–the sacrifice called panca-yajna nullifies the five unavoidable sins incurred by householders.”...
Read full contents: Verse 3.13
Mahabharata (English) [by Kisari Mohan Ganguli]
By observing a fast for the twelfth lunar day of the month Sravana and worshipping Krishna for day and night as Sridhara, one attains to the merits of the sacrifice called Pancayajna and acquires a beautiful car in Heaven whereon he sports in joy. By observing a fast on the twelfth day of the moon in the month of Bhadrapada and worshipping Krishna as Hrishikesa for the whole day and night, one attains to the merits of the Sautramani sacrifice and becomes cleansed of all sins....
Read full contents: Section CIX
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Devas become pleased within for repeating the holy names and reciting the Mantra that ends with the word ‘obeisance (Namah) when he performs the auspicious rites of Pancayajna etc. 15. He should not fail to take holy bath, should offer libations, perform Homa without chanting Mantras, perform Brahma Yajna and adoration of guests. These five constitute Panca Yajnas. 16-17. The Pancayajna should be performed by women and Shudras without reciting the Mantras....
Read full contents: Chapter 241 - Characteristics of a Good Shudra
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