A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Soma
This page describes Soma which is located on page 298 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 “Soma” according to 145 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
tvam | raja-iva | su-vratah | girah | soma | a | viveshitha | punanah | vahne | adbhuta...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 9.20.5
Soma in Vedic Mythology and Ritual (study) [by Anjana Chakraborty]
(The Dikshaniyeishti), The opening ritual or the Initiation of the ritual (The Prayaniyeishti ), The Purchasing of the Soma (Soma-krayana), The welcome of the Soma-quest (Atithyeshti ), Pravargya, Gharma and Upasadaishti, Agni-Soma-pranayanam, Havirdhana-pranayanam, The animal sacrifice (Agnisomiya-Pashuyaga), The Soma-savanas (pressing of Soma herbs) and the Principal-ritual, Dakshina, Samastiyajus-homa, Avabhritha and Udayaniyeshti....
Read full contents: Chapter 3(d) - The Agnishtoma ritual
Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra [by C. G. Kashikar]
Having filled in Soma in the Agrayana vessel, he should utter him three times and release his speech with the formula, “Soma is flowing, Soma is flowing, Soma is flowing; Soma is flowing for this Brahman; Soma is flowing for this Kshatra; Soma is flowing for this Vish; Soma is flowing for this sacrificer who is pressing Soma; Soma is flowing for food; Soma is flowing for vigour; Soma is flowing for water; Soma is flowing for the plants; Soma is flowing for the trees; Soma is flowing for the heaven...
Read full contents: Prashna 13, Kandika 15
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[A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism: index]
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[Preface]