A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Aditya, Adityas
This page describes Aditya, Adityas which is located on page 33 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 “Aditya, Adityas” according to 120 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra [by C. G. Kashikar]
The pressing is thy strength, O fourth Aditya. The ambrosia is ready in the heaven. Thou art taken with a support; fcr Adityas thee. —The sacrificer seeks the favour of the gods, be you kindly, O Aditya. May your favour come hither that it may the more free us from affliction. Thou art taken with a support; for Adityas thee. ” 6. He should take up Soma as the first portion, curdled hot milk as the second portion and again Soma as the third portion....
Read full contents: Prashna 14, Kandika 8
Vedic influence on the Sun-worship in the Puranas [by Goswami Mitali]
—From what (root) is aditya derived? He takes the fluids, he takes (i.e. eclipses) the light of the luminaries, or he blazes with lustre, or he is the son of Aditi. Taking the fluids from the earth, Adityas again shower it for the growth of the corn or help in the process of generation....
Read full contents: Part 26 - The Adityas
The Markandeya Purana (Study) [by Chandamita Bhattacharya]
In the Vedic literature, the god Aditya is revealed as having twelve synonyms. According to Bhagavatapurana, the names of twelve Adityas are— Dhata, Aryama, Mitra, Varuna, Indra, Vivasvan, Tvashtri, Vishnu, Amshuman, Bhaga, Pushya and Parjanya. The Lingapurana, also talks about twelve Adityas, viz. Vishnu, Indra, Dhata, Bhaga, Tvashta, Amshuman, Varuna, Mitra, Vivasvan, Pusha, Savitri and Aryaman....
Read full contents: Sun Worship and Mythology (Introduction)
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