The Linga and the Great Goddess
author: Swami Karpatri
edition: 2009, Indica Books, Varanasi
pages: 370
ISBN-10: 818656988X
Topic: Hinduism
The secret of puja
This page describes The secret of puja which is part located on page 299 in the book: The Linga and the Great Goddess by Swami Karpatri. This book expounds on the meaning of the Linga and the nature of the Great Goddess besides containing as a debate about the relation of sakti between Nyaya and Mimamsa: two schools of orthodox Hindu philosophy. 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 “The secret of puja” according to 199 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Bhajana-Rahasya [by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya]
They blissfully enjoy sports like swinging (jhula ), frolicking in the forest (vana-vihara), playing in the water (jalakeli), stealing the flute (vamshi-harana), amorous meeting (ratikrida), drinking honey (madhu-pana ), worshipping the Sungod (surya-puja) and many other kinds of pastimes, while being served by Their dear ones....
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Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana [by Chaitali Kadia]
Brahma puja was also performed according to the rules of other Mahadanas (MP-274/30, 277/6, 286/6, 287/7). Even the quality of a priest has been mentioned as a word ‘Brahmopendraharapriya (MP-265/4). It is also said in the Matsya Purana that Brahma mantra is required for Brahmapuja (MP-266/39). All these examples show that the rules of worship of Brahma were in vogue at that time....
Read full contents: Religion and Rituals: Brahma
Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) [by K. Vidyuta]
The masses are not attracted by abstract thoughts or philosophy but are attracted by definite activity such as rituals and puja or worship, festivals and the like, where they also physically participate. Congregational worship besides festivals is one of the great forces that hold together society without disintegrating. Hence, the kriya pada lays down an elaborate code which is emotional, artistic and rational at the same time....
Read full contents: 5.1. The four sections of the Agamas
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[The Linga and the Great Goddess: index]
[Preface]
[Introduction]