A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Akka Mahadevi
This page describes Akka Mahadevi which is located on page 82 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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Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) [by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah]
(* 1) [a] …tatah ca atikrante…. . devyam yashomatyam …sapatninam tu…. , Ibid. , p. 59-60 [b] sapatninam shirahsu nihitam …caranayugalakam, Ibid. ,V,P. 85 [c] …. sapatninam tu shirahsu padau cakara, Ibid. ,IV. p. 60 (* 2) tasya ca janmantare pi……yashomati nama mahadevi…. bhumirabhut. yasya vakshasi narakajito lakshmiriva lalasa, Ibid. ,IV. p. 57-58 (* 3) yashomati nama mahadevi, Ibid. (* 4) …bahumahishisahasrashobhito nthpuranivesha…, Ibid. ,III. p. 43...
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Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
By then the Devas worshipped Mahadevi, who appeared before them. Kaushiki devi, born from the body of Mahadevi stood before the Devas. As Kaushiki was dark in colour she came to be known as Kalika also. Mahadevi, along with Kalika started for the capital of Shumbha-Nishumbhas. At the capital they ascended a mountain and sat on two rocks....
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Animal Kingdom (Tiryak) in Epics [by Saranya P.S]
This way, Mahadevi is the virtuous power that pleads with Vishnu for the protection of the earth. (* 1) Devibhagavata Prathama-skanda...
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