A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Amba
This page describes Amba which is located on page 99 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 “Amba” according to 42 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Cidgaganacandrika (study) [by S. Mahalakshmi]
amba dhamakaranaprayatnajo vaikharah sphurati shabda ahatah | manasah punarasavanahato vasitastvadupalakshya uttarah || 39 || Comparative analysis of commentaries and excerpts in English: [Nine-fold Nada] Amba in the form of the word sounded or heard further manifests through the three stages, Dhama (lips, teeth, palate etc;), Karana (open or closed) and Prayatna (light touch, full touch) etc. It may be melodious or harsh....
Read full contents: Verse 39 [Nine-fold Nada]
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
(Udyoga Parva, Chapter 123, Verse 27).(30) Amba who was allowed by Bhishma to marry her lover, King Shalva, was rejected by him and returned to Bhishma again. But he did not accept her. Although Parashurama pleaded with him on behalf of Amba, Bhishma did not marry her. (Udyoga Parva, Chapter 178, Verse 32).(31) In connection with Amba s case, a duel was fought on the field of Kurukshetra between Bhishma and Parashurama. Bhishma started the duel after asking for the permission of Parashurama....
Read full contents: Story of Bhishma
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
She who is well-known as Amba is the Shakti of the great Lord. She is the everlasting mother of the universe. She is my direct mother too. 27. So how can her decline be brought about by anyone even mentally. So also is the special case of the sandals. 28. But, O great Suras, in this respect I shall employ an easier means whereby the greatness of the sandals is not impaired and that of yours is maintained. 29....
Read full contents: Chapter 89 - Greatness of the Padukas of Shrimata
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