A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Sandhyavandana
This page describes Sandhyavandana which is located on page 186 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 “Sandhyavandana” according to 5 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
I am going to do my sandhyavandana. I do not want to bring a break in my daily ablutions and duties.Pramloca: Oh, Righteous one, did the sun set for you only today ? The Sunset of hundreds of years has gone by without your knowing.Sage: Dear, you came to this holy river-shore only this morning. It was only this morning that I saw you coming to my Ashrama for the first time. Now the day is over and dusk is coming. Why this ridicule?...
Read full contents: Story of Kandu
Thirty minor Upanishads [by K. Narayanasvami Aiyar]
So we should perform sandhyavandana (rites). The sandhyavandana performed by dhyana requires no water. It gives no trouble to the body or the speech. That which unites all things is the sandhya of the one-staffed (sannyasins). Knowing That from which speech and mind turn back without being able to obtain it and That which is the bliss of jiva, the wise one is freed....
Read full contents: Brahma Upanishad of Krishna-yajurveda
Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra [by T. S. Syamkumar]
According to them, Nitya Karma means daily rites or rituals (Agnihotra, Sandhyavandana etc. ), and Naimittika Karma is performed only in special occasions, whereas Kamya Karma is performed only for the personal advantages (Putrakameshti etc. ) and Nishiddha Karma means prohibited rites which leads to negative impacts. According to Mimamsakas, the non-performance of Nitya Karma and Naimittika Karma is a sinful act, and they use the word Karma importantly in the sense of Yajna Karma....
Read full contents: 4. The Karma Concept and Expiatory Rites (Introduction)
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