A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Vapana
This page describes Vapana which is located on page 497 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 “Vapana” according to 1 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
A person never gets bereft of Shri (glory, wealth) if he performs the rite of Vapana (‘shaving off the hairs on the head ) when Naradipa has mounted the chariot. He is honoured in the world of the Sun. 72. In the tank in front of Surya, the river Sarasvati is present for the whole of a month. If a man views it everyday, evil dreams will cease to afflict him. 73-75. O Vyasa, he who sees Naradipa devoutly everyday, attains the excellent region accompanied by sons and grandsons....
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