A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Brahmavidya
This page describes Brahmavidya which is located on page 359 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 “Brahmavidya” according to 69 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Concept of Mind in the Major Upanishads [by Gisha K. Narayanan]
The first adhyaya also known as the ‘shikshadhyaya is narrated as several upasanas and this adhyaya is divided into twelve anuvakas which tell us how upasana constitutes the internal means of attaining Brahmavidya. The second adhyaya or Brahmanda valli deals with karma and upasana. It is useful for realizing Brahman and the source of the universe. The third adhyaya or Bhrigu valli is also subservient to the attainment of Brahmavidya....
Read full contents: 8(a). The Concept of Mind in the Taittiriyopanishad
Lord Hayagriva in Sanskrit Literature [by Anindita Adhikari]
Notes regarding Brahmavidya. Brahmavidya appears already as an epithet of a goddess in the Mahabharata. There is a renowned Durgastotra, where Durga praised as Brahmavidya, the knowledge of Brahman among knowledge s. She also extolled as mahanidra or great sleep of embodied beings. Devi-Bhagavatam refers Devi as vidya which executed by the English translator as Brahmavidya....
Read full contents: Notes regarding Brahmavidya
Prasthanatrayi Swaminarayan Bhashyam (Study) [by Sadhu Gyanananddas]
To disperse this shroud of dark ignorance and break free from this transmigratory cycle, brahmavidya plays a vital role....
Read full contents: 3. Brahmavidya (Introduction)
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