A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Upanayana
This page describes Upanayana 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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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Upanayana” according to 54 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
—‘Those who are not Shudras, whose acts are not defective, for them, Upanayana, Vedic study, Fire-laying are all effective;—the Upanayana is a Vedic sacrament for purposes of study: it is the best birth.’ Gautama-Dharmasutra, 1.10.—‘The Upanayana is the second birth for the Brahmana.’...
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Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) [by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah]
Customs (2): Upanayana and Samavarttana Samskara. [Full title: 7. Sacraments (religious practices) (2): Upanayana and Samavarttana Samskara] The word upanayana is derived from upa niyate anena iti upanayanam, which implies that aim of upanayana samskara is to establish a close relationship between the child and the teacher to the maximum extent. Bana describes about upanayana and samavarttana ceremonies were performed in his own case....
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Bhagavatpadabhyudaya by Lakshmana Suri (study) [by Lathika M. P.]
According to Sushamakara the meaning of ‘upanitasthamata that is in ‘Shivarahasya says that after completing Upanayana his mother sent Shankara to Gurukula....
Read full contents: Dispute over Upanayana
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