A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Svadhyaya
This page describes Svadhyaya which is located on page 362 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 “Svadhyaya” according to 51 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) [by Deepak bagadia]
Mahavira replies, “Sajjanam nanavarnijja kammam khaveh” It means: “All accumulated Jnanavarniya karma can be destroyed instantly with Svadhyaya. ” The proper form of words could be understood and explained in the right meaning with Svadhyaya. His words are more effective and influencial, who is true practitioner of Svadhyaya....
Read full contents: Internal Austerities (Tapas)
Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) [by Makarand Gopal Newalkar]
In Svadhyaya, he gives importence to constant reflection which prepares mind for reception of real knowledge from within. In the following sutras, Patanjali explains how yama– niyamas, provided they are observed as mahavrata (great vow), unfold various supernatural powers latent in the Yogi. (* 1) Aranya, op.cit.,p.213-214 (* 2) Taimni, op. cit., p.223-227...
Read full contents: Sutra 2.32
Mimamsa interpretation of Vedic Injunctions (Vidhi) [by Shreebas Debnath]
The necessity of this ‘svadhyaya is to acquire the knowledge of sacrifies, duties of the sacrificers etc. A sacrifice can not be performed without its knoledge. So, ‘svadhyaya has its visible result. In the presence of the visible result, the invisible result (heaven etc.) is not postulated. Therefore, ‘svadhyaya produces the knowledge of Vedas in the sacrificer....
Read full contents: Chapter 9.2a - The Nature of Adhyayanavidhi and its Category
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