A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Bhrngin
This page describes Bhrngin which is located on page 308 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 “Bhrngin” according to 7 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) [by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy]
What is more important is the story given in the Vamana Purana, where Bhrngin was the name conferred by Shiva on Andhaka after this demon had proved himself to be a staunch devotee of Shiva. Bhrngin represented with an emaciated body holding a staff and a rosary, with a third leg, to support the body and with eyes always directed towards Shiva. An image of this Bhrngin with three arms and legs was set up in the Tanjore temple by a subordinate of Raja Raja I....
Read full contents: Chapter 3.7 - Andhakasura-murti (conquest of Andhaka Asura)
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
Romakantaka wounded the lordly Bhringin with his weapons. The lordly Bhringin also being frightened, quickly went to the mountain from the battlefield. 38b-45. The white Dhumravashna suddenly fell into the mouth of Ketu. The demon, of a large body and a large mouth, swallowed the attendant. When he was swallowed in the battle by Ketu, there was a very loud wailing. With the sharp arrows of Jribha, the body of Vinayaka was pierced. He cut off the trunk of that Gajanana....
Read full contents: Chapter 12 - Shiva Arrives on the Battlefield
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
Bhringin, the chief of all Ganeshas, surrounded by lord of Ganas and gods went speedily to destroy the three cities like Mahendra seated in an aerial chariot. 34-39....
Read full contents: Chapter 9 - Shiva’s campaign
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