A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Pravargya
This page describes Pravargya which is located on page 563 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 “Pravargya” according to 28 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra [by C. G. Kashikar]
One should perform the Pravargya-rite in the Agnishtoma sacrifice. 12. One should not perform the Pravargya-rite in the Ukthya sacrifice. 13. One should perform the Pravargya-rite in the Vishvajit sacrifice characterized by all Prishthasamans. 14. One should not perform the Pravargya-rite in the first Soma-sacrifice. 15. Or one may perform (it). 16. One should perform the Pravargya-rite in the sacrifice of one who is a theologian well-versed in Veda. 17....
Read full contents: Prashna 11, Kandika 12
Satapatha-brahmana [by Julius Eggeling]
The Pravargya, indeed, is Soma, for Soma is everything, and the Pravargya is everything: when it is poured out then it is the (Gharma) placed on the fire; when it is drawn (into the cups) then it is the burning-hot (Gharma); and when it is offered then it is the overflowing (Gharma);--but, indeed, when Soma overflows all the gods and all beings avail themselves thereof; and, verily, Soma overflows for him who thus knows this; and, verily, no sacrifice whatever is offered without the Pravargya for...
Read full contents: Kanda XIV, adhyaya 3, brahmana 2
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
pravargya iva gharmo yatha havyenajyenapayasa sikta, like the pravargya the gharma, sprinkled with the oblation butter and milk;Gharma = a vessel, a pitcher Details: Rishi (sage/seer): vavriratreyah [vavriratreya]; Devata (deity/subject-matter): agnih ; Chandas (meter): bhurigushnik ; Svara (tone/note): Swar; Padapatha [Accents, Plain, Transliterated]: प्रि॒यम् ।...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 5.19.4
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