A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Vrsotsarga
This page describes Vrsotsarga which is located on page 604 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 “Vrsotsarga” according to 11 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Rudra-Shiva concept (Study) [by Maumita Bhattacharjee]
Rudra in the Vrishotsarga ceremony. The Vrishotsarga ceremony is performed immediately after the Shulagava sacrifice. This ceremony is performed on the full-moon day of the month of Karttika or on the month of Ashvina under revati nakshatra. This rite is performed in connection with Rudra. This ritual is performed by releasing a bull for the purpose of heavenly reward, cows, sons, wealth, fame and long-life....
Read full contents: 4f. Rudra in the Vrishotsarga ceremony
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
He should make the Vrishotsarga in the presence of Rudra uttering, “May Hara be pleased”. Dear son, he should keep nearby four excellent female calves. After offering these possessing all essential features to a leading Brahmana, he shall say: “May Mahadeva be pleased. May Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshvara be pleased.” He will be honoured in Shivaloka, O king, for as many years as there are hairs on all the limbs....
Read full contents: Chapter 73 - The Greatness of Gopareshvara (gopa-ishvara-tirtha)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
Some people hold that the term ‘vrishah’ stands for such bulls as have been let off, in connection with the ceremony of Vrishotsarga....
Read full contents: Verse 8.242
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