A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Akhyana
This page describes Akhyana which is located on page 81 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 “Akhyana” according to 13 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Animal Kingdom (Tiryak) in Epics [by Saranya P.S]
Akhyanas, Upakhyanas and Akhyayika The word Akhyana comes from the phrase “Vyaktayam vaci” which in turn comes from the original “Chakshing”. “Akhyayate iti akhyanam” means “whatever is described that”. Upakhyana helps akhyana and takes it to its perfection. The main use of this in writing is similar to the contemporary relevance of the metaphor used in the story. In this perspective, subject matter of any writing can be explained in two ways....
Read full contents: Chapter 6.1 - Akhyana (Epic narrative)—Introduction
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
antaryami-rupe balarama bhagavan ajna kaila caitanyera gaite akhyana || 342 || English translation: (342) Lord Balarama in the form of the Supersoul ordered me to glorify the topics of Shri Caitanya....
Read full contents: Verse 2.342
Vedic influence on the Sun-worship in the Puranas [by Goswami Mitali]
The Puranas give the puranalakshana with the verse: akhyanaishcopakhyanairgathabhih kalpashuddhibhih/ puranasamhitam cakre puranarthavisharadah// According to it, Vyasa, the compiler, to accomplish the purpose of the Puranas compiled a Purana Samhita, consisting of akhyana, upakhyana, gatha and kalpashuddhi. These four are regarded as the four elements of the Puranas that constitute the body of it. Akhyana signifies the Puranic stories....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Puranic Literature
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