A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Badarinatha
This page describes Badarinatha which is located on page 232 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 “Badarinatha” according to 3 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
(* 1) Badarikashrama, known as Badari Narayana or Badarinatha is situated on a peak of the Himalayas in Garhwal. It has a temple of Vishnu in his dual form of Nara-Narayana. According to Varaha Purana (140.4-5) it is one of the three abodes of Vishnu on the Himalayas, the other two being Kokamukha and Lohargala. For details see Sircar GAMI....
Read full contents: Chapter 28 - The penance and marriage of Shankhacuda
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 3 [by Surendranath Dasgupta]
He had made an extensive tour in Northern India as far as Mathura and Badari-natha and also to Dvaraka and Puri. Shrikrishna Lakshminatha, disciple of Nathamuni, wrote an extensive work on the doctrine of prapatti. He was born at a place called Krishnamangala. He was well-versed in the Vedas, and was a specialist in Vedanta and also a great devotee, who constantly employed himself in chanting the name of Vishnu (nama-sankirtana-ratah)....
Read full contents: Part 1 - The Alagiyas from Nathamuni to Ramanuja
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Shringeri in the south, Jaganatha in the east, Dvaraka in the west and Badarinatha in the north were the four chief mathas established by Shankara and they continue to function even to this day.The Shiva, Vishnu and Devi temples and other Hindu religious institutions to be found in India today very eloquently proclaim the achievements and unique reputation of Shankara. It is traditionally believed that Shankara brought five lingas from Kailasa and installed them in the five great temples....
Read full contents: Story of Shankaracarya
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