A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Avanti
This page describes Avanti which is located on page 218 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 “Avanti” according to 54 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Matsya Purana (critical study) [by Kushal Kalita]
They were Shurasena, Shura, Kroshtu, Jayadhvaja and Avanti. Arjuna and his compatriots were slewed by Parashurama as a revenge for killing his father Jamadagni. Jayadhvaja begot a son named Talajangha. Talajangha had hundred sons. Vitihotra, Sharyata, Bhoja, Avanti, Kuntikeya were five of them. Anarta was the son of Vitihotra. He is one of the prominent kings of this dynasty. Anarta was blessed with a son named Durjeya....
Read full contents: Part 2.1f - The Haihaya Dynasty
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana [by Chaitali Kadia]
In addition to them Shurasena, Shura, Dhrishta, Kroshtu, Jayadhvaja, Vaikarta and Avanti–these seven sons were great warrior. Mahabali Talajangha was the son of Jaydhvaja. He had one hundred sons who became famous by the name of Talajangha. Haihaya dynasty became famous in five parts by dividing the total of these kings. Their names are Vitihotra, Sharyata, Bhoja, Avanti and Kundikera. Vitihotra had a great son named Anarta....
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Natyashastra (English) [by Bharata-muni]
Avanti Local Usage 40-41. Avanti, Vidisha, Saurashtra, Malava, Sindhu, Sauvira, Anarta, Arvudeya Dasharna, Tripura, and Mrittikavat always take to the Avanti Local Usage. 42. This Local Usage depends on the Grand (sattvati) and the Graceful (kaishiki) Styles. Hence these should be used in plays and should be adopted by the producers [related to the area]. Odra-Magadhi Local Usage: 43-45....
Read full contents: Chapter XIV - Zones (kakshya) and Local Usages (pravritti)
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