A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Purnapatra
This page describes Purnapatra which is located on page 587 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Purnapatra” according to 6 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
nritya kare mahaprabhu shridhara-angane jala-purna patra prabhu dekhila apane || 439 || English translation: (439) As Mahaprabhu danced in Shridhara s courtyard, He saw that pot of water....
Read full contents: Verse 2.23.439
Mahabharata (English) [by Kisari Mohan Ganguli]
A Purnapatra is literally a large dish or basket full of rice. It should consist of 256 handfuls. Beyond a Purnapatra, the Sudra should not give any other Dakshina in any sacrifice of his. (* 8) This ordinance lays down that the Dakshina should be a hundred thousand animals such as kine or horses....
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Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) [by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah]
We find description of giving purnapatra in the Harshacarita, when Supatra, the daughter of nurse (dhatri) had given the good news (Harsha s birth) to the king Prabhakaravardhana, he presented her with purnapatra. It is also described in Kadambari that the king Tarapida had given purnapatra to his minister Shukanasa, and, given paritoshika to his servants for giving the good news of his child birth. P. V....
Read full contents: Part 8: Reward and Punishment
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