A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Astamangalas
This page describes Astamangalas which is located on page 183 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 “Astamangalas” according to 6 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) [by Chandrima Das]
Brahmanism and Buddhism Elephants in Eight-sacred symbol (as gaja/ diggajas in) Ashtamangala; Ashtamangala dravya. In South India the symbol included ankusha instead of elephant icon. Brahmanism Ankusha in ayudha purusha Ankusha in male ayudha purusha; ayudha; ayudha devata Personification of arms used by Shiva and Vishnu. Ankusha is symbolised as mate ayudha purusha....
Read full contents: Mythological motifs related to Elephants
Samarangana-sutradhara (Summary) [by D. N. Shukla]
Here it is enough to indicate that things and objects as well as men, animals, birds, denizens of heaven famous for their auspicious nature and character only can provide the motifs for decoration, such as Shri, Ashtamangala, calf, cow, etc. , birds like swans, the gardens, lotus beds etc. etc....
Read full contents: Chapter 43 - Decorating rules (Aprayojya-prayojya)
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations [by Radhakrishnan. P]
Traditional system like Ashtamangala Deva Prashna and Temporal Prashna supported by experiential evidence and fundamental textual reference facing stiffest competition from the other branches of sciences. 12. Astrology contemplates the amazing synchronization of the constellations, sun, moon and other planets that move perfectly in a time bound manner which is causative for positive or negative effects....
Read full contents: 15. Findings Of The Thesis
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