A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Asatya
This page describes Asatya which is located on page 172 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.
Full contents not available online!
To read the full text of A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism, you can buy Swami Harshananda’s book from Exotic India
You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Asatya” according to 22 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Prasthanatrayi Swaminarayan Bhashyam (Study) [by Sadhu Gyanananddas]
However, the words of those who have attained the nirvikalpa state describe all of those entities as being asatya (non-real). In reality, however, they are not asatya (non-real). They are only described as being asatya (non-real) because they cannot be seen due to the influence of the nirvikalpa state. ”(Vacanamrita Gadhada I/39, p. 100) 150 In this manner, for all alterations, change, and transience, the universe is real. But sometimes the scriptures state it ‘asatya . What does that mean?...
Read full contents: 3.1. Maya is Real
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita [by Narayana Gosvami]
The essence of Shri Baladeva Vidyabhushana s commentary on this verse is as follows: (1) According to the opinion of the mayavadis, this material world is asatya, apratishthita and anishvara. They say it is asatya because it is an illusion, just as a rope can be taken for a snake....
Read full contents: Verse 16.8
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu [by Shrila Rupa Gosvami]
atha anaucityam — asatyatvam ayogyatvam anaucityam dvidha bhavet | apranini bhaved adyah tiryag-adishu cantimam ||2.4.228||English translation“There are two types of inappropriateness: nonexistent [asatya] and unqualified [ayogya]. Nonexistent means attributing vyabhicari-bhavas to inanimate objects [which cannot have emotions]. Unqualified means attributing vyabhicari-bhavas to animals [who are unqualified for higher emotions].”...
Read full contents: Verse 2.4.228
Total 22 books found: See all results here.
Summary:
You can return to the book Index to buy or shop for other books, or you can read the available online pages below:
[A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism: index]
[About The Author (Swami Harshananda)]
[Preface]