A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Rudragayatri
This page describes Rudragayatri which is located on page 120 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 “Rudragayatri” according to 3 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Linga Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
He shall perform the rite of Nyasa of the five-syllabled Mantra, and of Rudra Gayatri or only of Pranava—the excellent essence of the Vedas. 18. Thereafter he shall sprinkle the materials of worship with water from the Prokshani vessel, repeating Pranava as well as the five Yajus beginning with Ishana. 19-21. By the (right) side the lord of Devas, Nandin, i. e. myself, shall be worshipped....
Read full contents: Chapter 27 - Worship of Linga (lingarcana)
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
The water for the respectful reception (Arghya) shall be offered with the Rudragayatri mantra and the sipping water (Acamana) with the Tryambaka mantra. 20. The ceremonial ablution with milk shall be performed with the mantra “Payah Prithivyam” etc. The ceremonial ablution with curd shall be performed with the mantra “Dadhi Kravnah” etc. 21-22. The ceremonial ablution with ghee shall be performed with the mantra “Ghritam Ghritayava” etc....
Read full contents: Chapter 20 - Worshipping an earthen phallic image by chanting Vedic mantras
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) [by Geetika Kaw Kher]
Under such exceptional circumstances one should purify oneself by bathing in ashes and also by pranayama and muttering of “rudra gayatri” This is suggested for purifying the mind as there is a chance that the ascetic would get angry and thus cause injury to his mind and probably lose his concentration too. As a fruit of all this staunch asceticism and when the mind is completely purified one attains various miraculous powers....
Read full contents: Brief Summary of Pasupata Sutra as collated from various sources
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