Hotar: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Hotar 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
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: WikiPedia: HinduismThe Hotar, (priest), recites invocations and litanies drawn from the Rigveda. The verses recited by the Hotar are of three kinds – introductory verses, verses pertaining to yajna and eulogistic verses. The Hotar is also supposed to contemplate on and identify with the deity of speech - Fire or Agni.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Hotara, Hotaryaja.
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Full-text (+50): Dvihotar, Pancahotar, Madhyatahkarin, Mahtvij, Pratigara, Anuvacana, Hotaryaja, Hotri, Arvavasu, Anuvakya, Kokilahotra, Hotritva, Hautrika, Hotriya, Ajya, Hotrimant, Daivyahotar, Maitravaruna, Hvatar, Hoturantevasin.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Hotar; (plurals include: Hotars). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Translation and Commentary on the Second Chapter of Asvalayana-Srautasutra < [Volume 34 (1972)]
Some Paruni myths and hymns < [Volume 34 (1972)]
Yajnavalkya in the Sruti tradition of the Veda < [Volume 22 (1957)]
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kanda XIII, adhyaya 4, brahmana 3 < [Thirteenth Kanda]
Kanda IV, adhyaya 6, brahmana 9 < [Fourth Kanda]
Kanda XI, adhyaya 2, brahmana 1 < [Eleventh Kanda]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) (by Geetika Kaw Kher)
Nisvasasamhita and Saiva Initiation of the kings < [Chapter 2 - Spread and Transition]
Warfare and Military System in Vedic Literature (by Rinki Deka)
The Office of the Royal Priest and His Duties < [Chapter 3 - The Religious observances and other Beliefs related to the Warfare]
Soma in Vedic Mythology and Ritual (study) (by Anjana Chakraborty)