Upasanakanda, Upasana-kanda, Upāsanākāṇḍa: 2 definitions
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Upasanakanda 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
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: ISKCON Press: GlossaryUpāsanākāṇḍa (उपासनाकाण्ड).—Portions of the Vedas dealing with ceremonies of worship, especially demigod worship; The path of devotional service.
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Wisdom Library: HinduismThe upāsanā-kāṇḍa is the part of the Vedas containing details about worship.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Upasana, Kanda.
Full-text: Karmakanda, Jnanakanda, Kanda.
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