A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Sapinda
This page describes Sapinda which is located on page 217 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 “Sapinda” according to 26 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Garuda Purana (abridged) [by Ernest Wood]
Having thus given, on the day of the Sapinda ceremony, this gift, as prescribed, he should have many Brahmins fed, also chandalas and other outcasts. Then, after the Sapinda and before the annual ceremony, a water-pot with rice-balls should be given every month. 911. There is no re-doing of what is done excepting the rites for the departed, O Bird; but, for the sake of the departed it may be done again, as a means of unfading satisfaction. 97-99....
Read full contents: Chapter XIII - An Account of the Ceremony for all the Ancestors
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
The term ‘sapinda’ indicates the relations on the mother’s side. According to another Smriti, women are called the “mother’s sapinda” only up to three steps of relationship. But, as a matter of fact, marriage with relatives on the mother’s side is permitted beyond not the third, but the fifth, step of relationship. Says Gautama (4—3 and 5)—‘Beyond the seventh step of relationship on the Father’s side and beyond the fifth step on the mother’s side.’...
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Gobhila-grihya-sutra [by Hermann Oldenberg]
Hiranyakeshin says, samavritta acaryakulat matapitarau bibhriyat, tabhyam anujnato bharyam upayacchet. 82:5 Regarding the term Sapinda, see, for instance, Gautama XIV, 13 (S.B.E. II, 247): 'Sapinda-relationship ceases with the fifth or the seventh (ancestor).' Comp. Manu V, 60. 82:6 According to the Grihya-samgraha (II, 1 7. 18), a 'naked' girl is one who has not yet the monthly period, or whose breast is not yet developed. Comp. Vasishtha XVII, 70; Gautama XVIII, 23. 82:7 7 seqq. Comp....
Read full contents: Prapathaka III, Kandika 4
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