A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Vasordhara
This page describes Vasordhara which is located on page 507 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 “Vasordhara” according to 4 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Satapatha-brahmana [by Julius Eggeling]
Thereupon he (the Sacrificer) offers the Vasor dhara. That whole Agni has now been completed, and he is here the Vasu (good one): to that Vasu the gods offered this shower (dhara), whence it is called 'Vasor dhara;' and in like manner this (Sacrificer) offers to him this shower, and gratifies him thereby. 2....
Read full contents: Kanda IX, adhyaya 3, brahmana 2
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
O Hutashana, the few Brahmanas who reside here will offer Vasordhara (continuous flow of Havis etc., into the fire) day and night for ever. They will propitiate you and you will get nourished. They too will be requitted with all desirable things when their wishes are realized. 74-75. O Anala (Fire-god), when Homa is being performed at the time of Sankranti (transit of the Sun), those who offer Vasordhara may be sneezing....
Read full contents: Chapter 90 - Greatness of Vasordhara
The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
Then the vasordhara should be offered and the fees paid. 9-10. The sacrificer should be anointed with (the waters of) the four (pitchers) along with sacred syllables. (The following benediction should be made)—“May the celestials—Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshvara, Vasudeva, Jagannatha, lord Sankarishana Pradyumna and Aniruddha be for your victory. ” 11-13....
Read full contents: Chapter 167 - Propitiatory rite for the Planets (grahayajna)
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