A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Upala
This page describes Upala which is located on page 434 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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The Sacrifices of Rajasuya, Vajapeya and Ashvamedha (study) [by Aparna Dhar]
Sphya, Kapala, Agnihotrahavani, Surpa, Krishnajina, Samya, Ulukhala, Musala, Dusada and Upala. There is also another obligatory duty which must be mentioned here. This is the application of the Vedic mantras at time of Vedic ritual. Mantra is said to be the soul of Vedic work. Mantra renders completeness to Vedic rite. The Priests invoke gods in the sacrifice by chanting mantras. All the trifling matters of the sacrifice are performed along with the pronunciation of mantras....
Read full contents: Use of Sacrificial Utensils or Yajnayudha
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances [by Bhudeb Mookerjee]
The best of all these are the following:—(1) palanka (onyx), (2) radhira (carnelian) (3) puttika (peridote), (4) tarkshaja (turquoise—biraja or peroja), (5) pilu (jade) (6) upala (opal, chalcedony, and agate), and sugandhika (spinel). All of these are amorphous or uncrystallized in shape. They are to be incinerated carefully, and applied in mercurial operations as well as in medicines. Black-bee stone (bhramara-mani)....
Read full contents: Introduction to Amorphous stones (uparatna)
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
te cid dhi purvir abhi santi shasa vishvam̐ arya uparatati vanvan | indro vibhvam̐ ribhuksha vajo aryah shatror mithatya krinavan vi nrimnam || English translation: “They verily, (Indra and Ribhus), overcome multitudes by their prowess; they overcome all enemies inthe missile conflict; may Indra, Vibhvan, Ribhukshin and Vaja, the subduers of foes, annihilate by their wrath thestrength of the enemy. ” Commentary by Sayana: Rigveda-bhashya Missile: uparatati: upara = upala, a stone; upalaih pashanasadrishair ayudhaitayate...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 7.48.3
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