A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Havis
This page describes Havis which is located on page 19 of the second 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 “Havis” according to 46 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Mahabharata (English) [by Kisari Mohan Ganguli]
What Havi, again, (if offered) lasts for all time? What, indeed, is that which (if presented) becomes eternal? " "Bhishma said, Listen to me, O Yudhishthira, what those Havis are which persons conversant with the ritual of the Sraddha regard as suitable in view of the Sraddha and what the fruits are that attach to each. With sesame seeds and rice and barley and Masha and water and roots and fruits, if given at Sraddhas, the Pitris, O king, remain gratified for the period of a month....
Read full contents: Section LXXXVIII
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
samidhyamano amritasya rajasi havish krinvantam sacase svastaye | vishvam sa dhatte dravinam yam invasy atithyam agne ni ca dhatta it purah || English translation: “When about to be kindled, Agni, you rule over ambrosial (water); you are present with the offerer of the oblation for his welfare; he to whom you repair acquires universal wealth; he plural ces you, Agni the dues of hospitality. ” Details: Rishi (sage/seer): vishvavaratreyi; Devata (deity/subject-matter): agnih ; Chandas (meter): virattristup...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 5.28.2
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
But the line is out of context. (* 4) Hari in the primed text is a misprint for Havi. (* 5) Prashitra is the portion of the havis (oblation) left over after offering into the fire. It is to be given to the Brahma-priest. It is given from a vessel of Khadira wood shaped like a cow s ear. This vessel is called Prashitraharana. For the procedure of distribution of Prashitra vide HD II.ii, pp. 1064ff....
Read full contents: Chapter 23 - The Glory of Cakratirtha: Aditya Gets Golden Hands
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