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Talk:Govindānanda

From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia

By Swami Harshananda

Society is regulated by the smṛtis, the dharmaśāstras, the purāṇas and the nibandhas (digests) to perform rituals and sacraments. Govindānanda who flourished during the period A. D. 1500-1540 was an important author of nibandhas. He was a Vaiṣṇava and probably lived in Bāgri in the Medinīpur (Midnapur) district of West Bengal.

In total he wrote eleven works out of which some are below:

  1. Dānakaumudi - Deals with dāna (gifts) to be given throughout the year.
  2. Śuddhikaumudi - Deals with śuddhi (purificatory rites) to be observed throughout the year.
  3. Śrāddha-kaumudi - Deals with śrāddha (obsequial rites) to be performed throughout the year.
  4. Varsakriyākaumudī - Deals with festivals to be celebrated throughout the year.


References[edit]

  • The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram Krishna Math, Bangalore
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