A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Aghora
This page describes Aghora which is located on page 49 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 “Aghora” according to 29 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
Aghora (not terrific)! Amogha (infallible)! Varada (conferer of boons)! Vicca (one who shines)! Oblations. Om obeisance. O Camunda! Maheshvari (consort of Lord Shiva)! Aghora! Amogha! Varada! Vicca! Oblations. Om obeisance. O Camunda! (one having a maiden-form)! Aghora! Amogha! Varada! Vicca! Oblations. Om obeisance. O Camunda! Vaishnavi (relating to Vishnu)! Aghora! Amogha! Varada! Vicca! Oblations. Om obeisance. O Camunda! Varahi (the shakti of Vishnu in the form of the boar)! Aghora!...
Read full contents: Chapter 146 - Names of different Goddesses
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
Aghora or Agni Buddhi Cakshu Pada Rupa Agni 4. Vamadeva Ahankara Jihva Payu Rasa Jala 5. Sadyojata Manastattva Ghrana Upastha Gandha Prithivi Thus the whole scheme of creation is explained by the doctrine of Panca-Brahma....
Read full contents: Appendix 1 - The five faces of Shiva (pancanana)
The Linga Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
On seeing this noble-souled Aghora of terrible exploits, Brahma saluted the miraculous lord who had the black and tawny colour. 7-10. Then the glorious lord Brahma became engaged in Pranayama. He thought of the supreme lord Shiva within his heart. With his mind engaged in meditation he resorted to lord Aghora. He contemplated on him in the form of Brahman. When Brahma was meditating thus, lord Aghora of terrible exploits granted him vision....
Read full contents: Chapter 14 - Origin of Aghora
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