A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Pranita
This page describes Pranita which is located on page 542 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 “Pranita” according to 21 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra [by C. G. Kashikar]
The two should carry forth the fires together, and carry forth the pranita-waters together. 12. They should place pranita-waters near the northern fire. 13. (The sacrificer) should relinquish his vow. with reference to the northern fire. 14. Then the two should do the second tracing out of their respective altars. 15. The rites up to the giving out of the call should be similar. 16. The Adhvaryu should modify the call suitably. 17....
Read full contents: Prashna 8, Kandika 7
Sankhayana-grihya-sutra [by Hermann Oldenberg]
He then pours a little portion of that water on to the Pranita water (see above, Sutra 8), and with the rest, which is called the Prokshani water, he sprinkles the sacrificial food, the fuel, and the Barhis.'...
Read full contents: Adhyaya I, Khanda 8
The Gautami Mahatmya [by G. P. Bhatt]
Repeating the Mantras I performed the rite of Pranaya (taking forward) of the Pranita vessel. The water from the Pranita vessel became the splendid river Pranita. 60-61. I ceremoniously discharged Pranita after scrubbing it with Kusha grass. When the scrubbing was performed, drops of water from Pranita fell in various places and all those places became holy centres of great merit. O chief among sages, the river became the bestower of benefits of sacrifices when holy bath was taken therein. 62....
Read full contents: Chapter 91 - The Description of Kushatarpana-tirtha and other Holy Centres
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