A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Adisakti
This page describes Adisakti which is located on page 31 of the first 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 “Adisakti” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Devi Bhagavata Purana [by Swami Vijnanananda]
Now the names with “A” Thou art Adi Lakshmi, Adi Shakti, Akriti, Ayatanana, Adityapadavicara, Adityaparisevita, Acarya, Avartana; Acara, and Adi Murti nivasini. 17-18. Thou art Agneyi, Amari, Adya, Aradhya, Asanasthita, Adhara nilaya (seated in the Muladhara), Adhara (the Refuge of all), and Akashanta nivasini (of the nature of Aham tattva; Thou art Adyakshara samayukta, Antarakasharupini, Adityamandalagata, Antaradhvantanashini, (i. e. , destroyer of the Moha of Jivas)....
Read full contents: Chapter 6 - On the one thousand and eight names of the Gayatri
Bhagavatpadabhyudaya by Lakshmana Suri (study) [by Lathika M. P.]
Then he went to Pundarikapura, where is located the temple of Adi-Shakti as Parvati witnessing with admiration the dance of Sadashiva. There situated the holy sages observing, with their mental eye, the inspiring and attractive Tandava dance of Shiva. Padmapada asked Shiva about the name and origin of a holy river Ganga. He answered to the prayer of some devotees, that Lord Shiva commanded to divine river Ganga to spring up there. For that reason the holy river came to be known as Shiva Ganga....
Read full contents: Canto VIII—Depicting of Digvijaya
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