A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Ayodhya
This page describes Ayodhya which is located on page 226 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 “Ayodhya” according to 87 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Ayodhya-mahatmya. The Ayodhyamahatmya (Ayodhya-mahatmya) has 10 chapters and is related to the Ayodhya Tirtha region. Ayodhya is the captial city of kings of Ikshvaku dynasty to which Dasharathi Rama, the most righteous king, belonged. It is known as Saketa in the Buddhist Literature and in Patanjali (cf Sageda of Ptolemy). Due to the international popularity of Rama the ancient rulers of Thailand named their capital as Ayuthia (Ayodhya)....
Read full contents: Section 8 - Ayodhya-mahatmya
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) [by Shri Shrimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja]
prag ayodhyabhigamane sad-upayam imam shrnu | shri-rama-candra-padabja-sevaika-rasikair matam || 240 || prak–first; a-yodhya–the unconquerable (city of the Raghu dynasty); abhigamane–for swiftly going; sat-upayam–a good procedure; imam–this; shrinu–listen; shri-ramacandra-pada-abja–to Shri Ramacandra s lotus feet; seva–service; eka–exclusive; rasikaih–by they who relish transcendental mellows; matam–approved. First, however, listen carefully to an excellent procedure for going to Ayodhya....
Read full contents: Verse 2.4.240
Garga Samhita (English) [by Danavir Goswami]
ther shore of the Sarayu at Ayodhya; shri-rama-navami-dine—on Shri Rama-navami; evam—thus; shiva-caturdashyam—on Siva caturdasi; vaijanatha-shubhe vane—in brautiful vaijanatha forest; tatha—so; darshe—in darsa; soma-vare—on monday; ganga-sagara-sangame—at Ganga-sagara; dashamyam—on dasami; setubandhe—at Setubandha; ca—and; shri-range—at Shri Ranga; saptami-dine—on saptami; eshu—in these; danam—charity; tapah—austerity; snanam—bathing; japah—chanting mantras; deva-dvijarcanam—worshiping the Lord and the ds...
Read full contents: Verses 3.10.31-37
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