A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Vedi
This page describes Vedi which is located on page 536 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 “Vedi” according to 55 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
O Vidhi, at your true instance I shall remain in the Vedi accompanied by my wife for the welfare of all the worlds. Suta said: 73. Thus the Bull-bannered Lord stands in the centre of the Vedi along with his wife, destroying the sins of all people. 74. Thus, O Brahmanas, it has been fully narrated to you how formerly in the Svayambhuva Manvantara the marriage of Vrishanatha took place. 75-76....
Read full contents: Chapter 77 - Importance of Harashraya Vedika
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) [by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat]
Equanimity is platform of the altar (Vedi—vedi). Reason—power to grasp self and not self—is the very sacrificial Mantras (Vedic Hymns), while high regard for knowledge and mental peace are a sacrificial ladle (srukasruva [sruksruva?])...
Read full contents: Verse 9.15
Soma in Vedic Mythology and Ritual (study) [by Anjana Chakraborty]
Vedi (Alter) and the Three Fires. Vedi is the most important part of an yaga. Vedi means the main place of yaga, where the sacrificial fire is established. Before placing fire some darvas or kushas are placed there which is called Prastara. At the time of yaga, Agni is told to bring the guardian Deities to the place of yaga and sit over the darvas ....
Read full contents: Chapter 3(b) - Vedi (Alter) and the Three Fires
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