A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Baka-dalbhya
This page describes Baka-dalbhya which is located on page 237 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 “Baka-dalbhya” according to 44 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Chandogya Upanishad (Shankara Bhashya) [by Ganganatha Jha]
The sage by name Baka, who was ‘Dalbhya —i. e„ the son of Dalbhya—knew this; i. e. , he understood the Breath as described above. —Equipped with this knowledge, he acted as the Udgatri Priest for the Naimishiyas, who were performing a Sattra....
Read full contents: Section 1.2 (second khanda) (fourteen texts)
Chandogya Upanishad (Madhva commentary) [by Srisa Chandra Vasu]
Dalbhya s son was called Baka, he was adopted by a lady called Mitra as her son: hence he had two names; one was Dalbhya Baka, another was Maitreya, the adopted son of Mitra. He was nicknamed by her Glava. because even when called on urgent occasions he would remain stupidly standing and not replying quickly; as if he was an idiot....
Read full contents: First Adhyaya, Twelfth Khanda (4 mantras)
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Meeting Sage Dalbhya, with a desire to get a son, she asked: “O holy Sir, by what means—holy gift, holy bath or other means, could a son equipped with all (auspicious) characteristics be obtained by me? O Brahmana-sage, explain this factually and in full details. Dalbhya said: 10-11. O daughter, with a desire for sons, excellent oceans have been created by the Self-born Lord Brahma, the creator of the worlds. If the king takes his holy bath in them, you will beget sons....
Read full contents: Chapter 14 - The Greatness of Catussamudra
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