A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Vratyastoma
This page describes Vratyastoma which is located on page 603 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 “Vratyastoma” according to 7 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
Or, he may perform the Vratya-stoma.’...
Read full contents: Verse 11.191
The Garuda Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
A Brahmana, or a Kshatriya or a Vaishya child, thus degenerated as regards his Savitri initiation, is called a Vratya, the process of regeneration consisting in the performance of a Vratya-Stoma sacrifice....
Read full contents: Chapter XCIV - Initiation with the holy thread the study of the Vedas
Gautama Dharmasūtra [by Gautama]
Likewise he who has offered a Vratyastoma. 9. (The Veda says) further: 'He who offers a horse-sacrifice, conquers all sin, he destroys the guilt of the murder of a Brahmana; 10. Moreover: 'He shall make an Abhishasta perform an Agnishtut sacrifice.' 11. Reciting the Veda, austerity, a sacrifice, fasting, giving gifts are the means for expiating such a (blamable act). 12....
Read full contents: Chapter XIX
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