A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Sakamedha
This page describes Sakamedha which is located on page 151 of the third 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 “Sakamedha” according to 5 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Satapatha-brahmana [by Julius Eggeling]
Acc. to the Black Yajus, the cake to Agni Anikavat is to be prepared (or offered) simultaneously (sakam) with the rising of the sun; whence is probably derived the term 'Sakam-edha.' (* 3) I.e. into a sharp-pointed weapon; or, perhaps, 'after appointing Agni their leader.' Cf. p. 449 note; and Shat. Br. V, 3, 1, I. (* 4) That is, strengthening food....
Read full contents: Kanda II, adhyaya 5, brahmana 3
The Sacrifices of Rajasuya, Vajapeya and Ashvamedha (study) [by Aparna Dhar]
Sakamedha Parvan: On the first day of the third parvan i. e. on the Sakamedha Parvan a cake on eight potsherds to Agni Anikavat is offered in the morning, pap to Maruts Samtapanas in the noon, and pap cooked in milk to Maruts Grihamedhins are offered in the evening. Next day in the morning there is the Darvi-homa. Then a cake on seven potsherds to Maruts Kridins and pap to Aditi are offered....
Read full contents: Details of the Caturmasya Sacrifice
Rudra-Shiva concept (Study) [by Maumita Bhattacharjee]
In the context of the Caturmasya, Tryambaka Homa is described under Sakamedha offerings. Caturmasya consists of four monthly sacrifices. These are—Vaishvadeva, Varunapraghasa, Sakamedha and Shunasiriya. Amongst these four sacrifices the Sakamedha is performed in the month of Karttika or autumn season. These offerings are of two days ceremony. On the first day, of Sakamedha offering carus are offered to Agni Anikavat, Maruta Santapana and Maruta Grihamedhi....
Read full contents: 18. Tryambaka Homa
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