A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Puja
This page describes Puja which is located on page 567 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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Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana [by Chaitali Kadia]
Brahma puja was also performed according to the rules of other Mahadanas (MP-274/30, 277/6, 286/6, 287/7). Even the quality of a priest has been mentioned as a word ‘Brahmopendraharapriya (MP-265/4). It is also said in the Matsya Purana that Brahma mantra is required for Brahmapuja (MP-266/39). All these examples show that the rules of worship of Brahma were in vogue at that time....
Read full contents: Religion and Rituals: Brahma
Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) [by K. Vidyuta]
The masses are not attracted by abstract thoughts or philosophy but are attracted by definite activity such as rituals and puja or worship, festivals and the like, where they also physically participate. Congregational worship besides festivals is one of the great forces that hold together society without disintegrating. Hence, the kriya pada lays down an elaborate code which is emotional, artistic and rational at the same time....
Read full contents: 5.1. The four sections of the Agamas
Bhajana-Rahasya [by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya]
They blissfully enjoy sports like swinging (jhula ), frolicking in the forest (vana-vihara), playing in the water (jalakeli), stealing the flute (vamshi-harana), amorous meeting (ratikrida), drinking honey (madhu-pana ), worshipping the Sungod (surya-puja) and many other kinds of pastimes, while being served by Their dear ones....
Read full contents: Text 23
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