A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Uttaravedi
This page describes Uttaravedi which is located on page 471 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 “Uttaravedi” according to 12 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Satapatha-brahmana [by Julius Eggeling]
But let him rather set it out on the Uttaravedi; for the Uttara-vedi is the sacrifice, and the Pravargya is its head: he thus restores to the sacrifice its head. 16. The first Pravargya (pot) he sets out so as to be close to (the front side of) the navel (of the Uttara-vedi), for the northern (upper) navel is the voice, and the Pravargya is the head: he thus places the voice in the head. 17. [He does so, with Vaj. S....
Read full contents: Kanda XIV, adhyaya 3, brahmana 1
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
sa matara vicaran vajayann apah pra medhirah svadhaya pinvate padam | amshur yavena pipishe yato nribhih sam jamibhir nasate rakshate shirah || English translation: “The wise (Soma) wandering through the two worlds, sending forth the waters, flattens his station with food; the Soma-juice collected by the priests is mixed with the barley; it is united by the fingers; it protects the head. ” Commentary by Sayana: Rigveda-bhashya His station: i. e. , the uttara vedi, the northern altar; it protects the head...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 9.68.4
The Agnistoma Somayaga in the Shukla Yajurveda [by Madan Haloi]
Part 3. 2: Construction of the Uttaravedi. [Full title: Rites Performed on the Third Day: (b) Construction of the uttaravedi (uttaravedinirmana)] As stated in the Shatapatha Brahmana, the uttaravedi refers to a high altar made of soil. Due to its height being bigger than the mahavedi, it is called uttaravedi. Sayana clearly states that because of its bigger height made by piling up soil in the eastern part of the mahavedi also known as saumikavedi, the eastern part is called uttaravedi....
Read full contents: Part 3.2: Construction of the Uttaravedi
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