Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
author: Jai Paul Dudeja
edition: 2018, Kalpaz Publications
pages: 207
ISBN-10: 9386397978
ISBN-13: 9789386397973
Topic: Shaivism
Number 108 in Buddhism
This chapter describes Number 108 in Buddhism in the book Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra (An Invincible Armour for Conquering Death). The ten chapters of this text deal with the basic introduction (of mantras in general), Indian mythology, meditation practices (japa/dhyana/sadhana) and several other studies. It further deals with the the deities of mantras, the significance of the Mrityunjayamantra, its different versions in sacred texts such as the Vedas, Samhitas and Stotras. This chapter is part of the collection Part 8: Significance of Auspicious Numbers 108 and 1008 for Mantra Chanting, Japa, Sadhana and meditation.
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Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari [by K. A. Subramania Iyer]
ashrayad bhedavattayah sarvabhedasamanvayah | dravyabhidhanapaksho pi jatyakhyayam na vidyate || 108 || sarvadravyagatishcaivamekasheshashca nocyate | pratyakhyate nyatha sutre bhinnadravyagatirbhavet || 109 || 108. By adopting differentiation of number (in goshucara), there would be connection with all particular numbers. Nor is the view that it expresses plurality of individuals adopted (in the M. Bha. ) on P. 1. 2. 58. 109....
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Lord Hayagriva in Sanskrit Literature [by Anindita Adhikari]
Hayagriva in Buddhism. Lord Hayagriva appears as a wrathful manifestation of Avalokiteshvara in Tibetan Buddhism. It is believed that there are 108 forms of Hayagriva. The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is one of the most popular gods in Mahayanic pantheon of Buddhism. In the Mahavirocana sutra Hayagriva is mentioned in the description of the great Magic circle or Mandala as a Vidyaraja, who is placed close to the figure of Avalokiteshvara....
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Concept of Oneness in the Upanishads (study) [by Chandra Shekhar Upadhyaya]
It is very tough to find out the correct number of genuine Upanishads. Dr. Meena P. Pathak proclaims that, “The Upanishadic literature has continued to grow from time to time till the recent period, i. e. , 20th cent. ” She has pointed out that, “The number of the available Upanishads goes to exceed two hundred and more. ” The Muktikopanishad has mentioned 108 Upanishads, which are recognised as more significant....
Read full contents: Classification of the Upanishad
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[Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra: index]
[About the Author (Jai Paul Dudeja)]
[Preface]