A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Amatya
This page describes Amatya which is located on page 98 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 “Amatya” according to 21 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) [by A. Yamuna Devi]
According to Kshirasvamin mandaleshvara is the king of Mandala–circle of kings, comprising of 12 kings– mandalasya dvadasharajakasya samuditam lakshanam caitat | (c) Amatya or Mantri (II. 8. 4; p. 176)– [Minister:] The king was assisted by ministers in administration of the state. Amarakosha states that the amatya who is a dhisaciva (counsellor) is denoted by the term mantrin, while the other ministers were called karmasacivas....
Read full contents: Politics and Administration (1): The State requisites of regal administration
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
anu prasitim drunano stasi vidhya rakshasas tapishthaih || English translation: “Put forth your strength, Agni, as a fowler spreads a capacious snare; proceed like a king attended by his followers on his elephant; you are the scatterer (of your foes); following the swift-moving host consume the rakshasas with your fiercest flames. ” Commentary by Sayana: Rigveda-bhashya Yajus. 13. 9; like a king attended: rajevamavan ibhena: ibha may also mean fearless, gatabhayena;or, hastina;Ama = a minister, for amatya...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 4.4.1
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) [by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah]
There are two classes of ministers, amatya and mantrin. Kautilya recommends that the king should have the assistances of three or four mantrins, but the number of the amatya should depend upon the capacity to employ them. Etymologically amatya and saciva mean associates and companions, and mantri means one who is concerned with mantra or sacred counsel. Bana also supports it. In the Harshacarita, ministers are known as saciva also....
Read full contents: Part 2.3: Relation between the King and the Ministers
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