A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Santisuktas
This page describes Santisuktas which is located on page 216 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 “Santisuktas” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
Having duly made offerings to the planets, and also to Indra and the lord, to the Maruts, the regents of the quarters and to Vishvakarman, the priest (called) Bahric (seated) in the east should mutter separately the auspicious Shantisukta, the prayer to Rudra and Pavamana, the Purusha-sukta....
Read full contents: Chapter 27 - The rite (vidhi) of installation of Lakes etc.
Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra [by T. S. Syamkumar]
For avoidance of these impurities, it suggest sprinkling of water (Punyaha), Kalasha, reciting the Vishnusukta, Aghamarshanasukta and Shantisukta, feasting of a Brahmin with Dakshina and Shantihoma. The early Vaishnava ritual manuals (the Pancaratragamas) do not give details of expiatory rituals. In course of time the number of expiatory rites related to the impurity concept basing the caste system, have been increased....
Read full contents: 2. Expiatory Rites in Vaishnava Tantras
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