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M. S. Parkhe |
Agnihotra: The Vedic Solution for Present-Day Problems |
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Sannyasi Gyanshruti |
Yajna: A Comprehensive Survey |
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| Yajna is the most ancient ritual connecting human beings with the divine essence. It is not merely a fire sacrifice, but a combination of esoteric and exoteric elements to propitiate the cosmic energies. The spirit inherent in yajna is service and sacrifice as a way of life. In ancient Vedic society yajna was an integral part of daily life, and played a vital role in providing communal prosperity social peace and harmony with nature. This book offers a comprehensive survey of yajna as embodied... |
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H.W. Bodewitz |
The Daily Evening and Morning Offering (Agnihotra) : According to the Brahmanas |
$12.49 $8.74 |
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| Contents:
Preface
Introduction
Myths on the origin of the rite
The primeval agnihotra and creation
The connection of Surya and Vayu with the agnihotra. The origin of the milk oblation
The right time for the performance of the agnihotra
The ingredient of the oblation milk
Systematic treatment of the ritual
The sacrificer yajamana and the performer of the agnihotra
The keeping silent during the rite
Why the agnihotra has no fast upavasa
The... |
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B. K. Chaturvedi |
Agni Purana |
$4.99 $3.49 |
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| The Agni Purana was instructed to the sage Vasishtha by Agnideva. There are several references in this to Shivalinga and Durgadevi. The incarnations of Rama and Krishna are also dealt with in this. Distinct from other Puranas, this book deals with arts and science like Kavyalankaranatakas (poems, dramas, figures of speech), Jyotish shastra (Astronomy) and Shilpakala (architecture). This Purana is capable of imparting knowledge on all arts and sciences. |
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David Knipe |
In the Image of Fire |
$11.11 $7.78 |
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| A penetratiting study of Vedic man's religious experience of fire and heat.
It is a portrayal of the profound and complex system of religious expressions that developed in ancient India from man's intimate relationship with the element fire, from his speculations upon the cosmogonic sacrifice and his intense desire to identify himself as a new being of cosmic heat and life. |
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Musaschi Tachikawa |
Indian Fire Ritual |
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| "From the Vedic Samhitas down to the manuals of Vedic schools, it is observed
that the Vedic ritual has undergone considerable modifications as a result of
changing geographical, social and economic conditions. The tradition of solemn
Vedic ritual is fast disappearing and it is becoming more and more difficult to
witness a proper performance of a sacrifice that follows the tradition
faithfully. It is therefore imperative to record whatever is available at
present with a view to... |
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Christopher Bird |
Secrets of the Soil |
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| This book, a fascinating companion to 'The Secret Life of Plants' by the same authors, tells the story of the innovative, nontraditional, often surprising things that certain scientists, farmers, and mystics are doing to prevent the slow degradation of our planet.
For example, using the techniques of Rudolf Steinera's biodynamic agriculture with its reliance on ethereal forces from the planets, Dan Carlsona's growth stimulating Sonic Bloom, and rock dust fertilizer to revitalize depleted... |
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Dr. R. L. Kashyap |
Agni In Rig Veda |
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| Agni is the most important God in the Vedic hymns. Agni is not a mere physical fire. He is the lord of Divine Will.
Agni is a cosmic force with the qualities of light (or knowledge) and power in perfect harmony. He is the Divine Will who impels human beings to begin all the necessary activities. The first hymn of Rig Veda is addressed to Agni.
This book contains the text, transliteration, translation and commentary of all the 315 mantras in the first 34 Suktas dedicated to Agni in the first... |
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Dr. R. L. Kashyap |
Secrets of Effective Work: Agnis Guidance |
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| This book gives the psychological powers associated with the cosmic power Agni which are useful for everyone in everyday life, especially in all sorts of works done in waking hours. This book focuses on how to develop the psychological powers within us such as the will-power. This book quotes more than one hundred mantras from Rig Veda Samhita and Yajur Veda Samhita in support of the ideas delineated here. A simple perusal of the titles of the 17 chapters in the table of contents gives a... |
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Frits Stall |
Agni: The Vedic Ritual of the Fire Alter (2 Vols.) |
$222.22 $155.56 |
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| The first volume of Agni: The Vedic Ritual of the Fire Altar, contains a discussion of the place of the Agnicayana in the Vedic srauta tradition, its textual loci, traditional and modern interpretations of its origins and significance and an overview of the Nambudiri Vedic tradition.
The bulk of the volume, written in close collaboration with C.V. Somayajipad and M.Itti Ravi Nambudiri, is devoted to a detailed description of the 198\75 twelve-day performance, richly illustrated with tipped-in... |
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Uma Marina Vesci |
Heat and Sacrifice in the Vedas |
$21.94 $15.36 |
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| In all religions of the world which maintain sacrificial rituals and in which the portion offered to Gods is given to fire, that portion is normally offered raw except in Vedic India, where its previous cooking is necessary.
About the Author:
Born in Roma (Italia), Uma Marina Vesci received her education in Roma itself, graduating in Ancient History and Archaeology with a thesis on: "The Use of Musical Instruments in the Religious Life of Ancient Greece." |
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K.K. Chaturvedi |
Agnihotra : Studies in Indic Traditions : Prof. Prabhu Dayalu Agnihotri Felicitation Volume |
$109.49 $76.64 |
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| Contents:
I. Life and achievements:
An interview by late K.P. Narayanan/M.P. Chronicle.
II. Research papers:
Treatment of Rasa-dosas in the Kavyanusasana (Ka. sa.) of Acarya Hemachandra (H.C)/Tapasvi Nandi
Parakkumkuttu - a drama in flight/N.P. Unni
Ramayana tradition after Valmiki in India and abroad/Rajendra Mishra
Sanskrit drama - origin and development/K.G. Paulose
The Samavrtta type of meters of the Chandomanjari and the Vrttamanjari/Dipak Kumar... |
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Acharya Bhagwan (Ed.) |
Sanskar Vidhi |
$8.49 $5.94 |
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| Table of Contents:
Introduction
Prayer
Recitation of Benedictory hymns
Hymns of Auspiciousness and Peace
Sacrament of Impregnation
Punsavanam
Simantonnayana
Jatakarma
Ceremony of Naming
Niskraman
Annaprashana
Chudakarma
Karnavedha
Upanayana
Vedarambha
Samavartana
Marriage Ceremony
Agnihotra.
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