A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Apsaras
This page describes Apsaras which is located on page 150 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 “Apsaras” according to 66 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Garga Samhita (English) [by Danavir Goswami]
English translation of verse 6. 1. 33: The warriors that died nobly upholding the principles of kshatriya-dharma became demigods and the Vidyadhari, Gandharvis, and Apsara demigoddesses of Svargaloka selected them to be their husbands....
Read full contents: Verse 6.1.33
Harivamsha Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
Like bards and panegyrists the beautiful Apsaras pleased Uma and the beautiful-bodied Hara, the god of gods, and the giver of boons who was clad in a red raiment and adorned with garlands, singing various songs in their honor. At that time assuming the form of the goddess, the leading Apsara, Citralekha pleased Bhava. The goddess laughed at it. And seeing her please Ishana other Apsaras also laughed. 8-14....
Read full contents: Chapter 118 - Bhava’s Sport and Vana’s Daughter Obtains a boon
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
apsara jaram upasishmiyana yosha bibharti parame vyoman | carat priyasya yonishu priyah san sidat pakshe hiranyaye sa venah || English translation: “The Apsaras, smiling affectionately like a wife at her lover, cherishes him in the highest heaven; shewanders in the abodes of her beloved; he, Vena, being loved, sits, down on his golden wing. ” Details: Rishi (sage/seer): venah [vena]; Devata (deity/subject-matter): venah; Chandas (meter): nicrittrishtup ; Svara (tone/note): Swar; Padapatha [Accents, Plain...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 10.123.5
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