A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Bodhayana
This page describes Bodhayana which is located on page 321 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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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 3 [by Surendranath Dasgupta]
Though in later days Bodhayana is regarded as the founder of the Vaishnava systems, yet, as his commentary on the Brahma-sutras is not now available, we may look upon Yamuna as being the earliest of the latter-day Vaishnava philosophers. We hear that many other people, such as Tanka, Dramida and Bharuchi, wrote in accordance with the teachings contained in the commentary of Bodhayana, endeavouring to refute the views of other systems of thought....
Read full contents: Yamuna (Introduction)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
Bodhayana (2.11-15).—(See under 3.) Bodhayana (3.3-19).—‘Let him not injure even gadflies or gnats; let him hear cold and perform austerities; let him constantly reside in the forest, be contented, and delight in dresses made of hark and skins and in carrying water.’ Apastamba (2.22.1, 12, 13, 17).—‘A dress of materials procured in the woods (shins or hark) is ordained for him....
Read full contents: Verse 6.6
Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja) [by George Thibaut]
The lengthy explanation (vritti) of the Brahma-sutras which was composed by the Reverend Bodhayana has been abridged by former teachers; according to their views the words of the Sutras will be explained in this present work....
Read full contents: First Adhyaya, First Pada (Introduction)
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