Ahnikasamskara, Āhnikasaṃskāra, Ahnika-samskara: 1 definition
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Ahnikasamskara means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (p)Āhnikasaṃskāra (आह्निकसंस्कार) or “domestic observances” refers to one of the principal topics of the Pāñcarātra division of the Vaiṣṇava Āgamas.—The almighty Hari, out of compassion for mankind in general, felt that the Vedas and Śāstras could not be easily grasped and practised by people belonging the diverse communities and cadres, whose potential and comprehension would vary vastly. Hence, he promulgated the Pāñcarātra doctrine [teaching for example domestic observances—āhnikasaṃskāra-vidhi] which is the essence of the Vedas, in a simplified form.
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
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Partial matches: Ahnika, Samskara.
Full-text: Agrayanapaddhati, Ahnika, Domestic observance, Yajurvallabha.
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