A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Purnahuti
This page describes Purnahuti which is located on page 587 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 “Purnahuti” according to 15 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study) [by Arpita Chakraborty]
Then, at the end, the devotee should offer the oblation of Sveshtakrita at the time of Purna-Ahuti, with the Mantra ‘Triyambakam etc. With the same Mantra Bali (an offering) should be placed in the eight directions (of the fire). That Bhasma should be sprinkled with water by the Gayatri Mantra. Then that sacred ash should be placed in a gold, silver, copper or earthen vessel and sprinkled again with the Rudra Mantras....
Read full contents: 2. Method of preparing Bhasma
The Garuda Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
Thereupon he should offer Purnahuti (consummated oblation) from which one’s desires are all fulfilled. A fire, thus generated, yeilds success in all works. Thereupon having worshipped the fire he should place it in the receptacle. Then with his own mantrams he should offer a hundred oblations in honor of Indra and other gods. Then unifying his own self with all the gods, mantrams and fire he should offer the Purnahuti....
Read full contents: Chapter XLVIII - Installations of divine images
Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra [by C. G. Kashikar]
Some teachers prescribe the purnahuti at this stage. (* 1) Taittiriya-samhita I. 2. 12. 3. (* 2) Taittiriya-samhita I. 2. 12. 3. (* 3) Taittiriya-samhita III. 5. 11. 2. (* 4) Taittiriya-brahmana II. 5. 8. 12. (* 5) Taittiriya-brahmana III. 11. 6. 3,4. (* 6) Taittiriya-samhita I. 5. 3. 2....
Read full contents: Prashna 7, Kandika 5
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