Mahānāmni
From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia
By Swami Harshananda
Mahānāmni literally means ‘of great fame’.
Mahānāmni is the name of a group of nine verses of the Sāmaveda[1] beginning with the words ‘vidā maghavan’. These verses are also called Sakvarī verses. They are chanted on various occasions during Ahīna sacrifices. They are chanted as a part of Vedavratas[2] and as an expiation for certain kinds of sins.
References[edit]
- ↑ Jaiminīya Samhitā 2.7
- ↑ Vedavratas are the religious rites connected with the commencing of Vedic studies.
- The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram Krishna Math, Bangalore