A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Paryagnikarana
This page describes Paryagnikarana which is located on page 511 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 “Paryagnikarana” according to 7 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Sacrifices of Rajasuya, Vajapeya and Ashvamedha (study) [by Aparna Dhar]
After the Paryagnikarana performance i. e. after the fire has been carried round them, all of them are set free. Besides human beings, goats are also offered as victims. After (sanctification) Paryagnikarana human victims are regarded as holy souls that have attained union with godhead. The famous Purusha Sûkta of the Rigveda is recited when the victims are regarded as the supreme God....
Read full contents: Summary of the Purushamedha sacrifice
Baudhayana Dharmasutra [by Georg Bühler]
'If (pots) have been touched by crows, dogs, or other (unclean animals, they shall be heated, until they are of) the colour of fire, after the (paryagnikarana has been performed).' 5. (Pots) which have been defiled by urine, ordure, blood, semen, and the like must be thrown away. 6. If his waterpot has been broken, let him offer one hundred (oblations) reciting the Vyahritis, or mutter (the Vyahritis as often). 7....
Read full contents: Prashna I, Adhyaya 4, Kandika 6
The Agnistoma Somayaga in the Shukla Yajurveda [by Madan Haloi]
As stated by Karka, the Agnidhra issues a direction to the Maitravaruna for reciting for Agni for the rite of paryagnikarana which belongs to the Agnidhra. Katyayana too states all these procedures and adds that the Agnidhra taking the fire brand from the ahavaniya performs the rite of paryagnikarana around the objects such as the animal, ghee, the samitra place, the post, pit, ahavaniya fire etc. or he may move only around the first three objects....
Read full contents: Part 4.11: Animal sacrifice in honour of Agni and Soma
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