A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Candi
This page describes Candi which is located on page 398 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 “Candi” according to 30 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
bada candi-mandapa achaye ta na ghare catur-dike vistara paduya tanhi dhare || 40 || English translation: (40) There was a large Candi-mandapa in the courtyard of his house. That hall had the capacity to hold many students. Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:The word candi-mandapa refers to a hall within the courtyard of a Hindu householder wherein worship and recitation of prayers to Candi, or Durga, is performed....
Read full contents: Verse 1.10.40
Cidgaganacandrika (study) [by S. Mahalakshmi]
But if these philosophies[2] claim that they can reach the supreme through their paths then Candi s Tattva reigns above and destroys them in a wink by her anger....
Read full contents: Verse 20 [Amba as Candi transcends Sankhya and Yoga]
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
The Goddess Candi [Candi/Candika?] remains there on her own. You proceed there and get yourself engaged in penance as per the laid down procedure. Prayers to and before her definitely root out all dangers. Hence as per my words, you remain engaged in her worship day and night. It is her blessings by which only all distress can be put an end to. He further said that he would not visualize any other alternative. For him neither gods nor the humans nor could there be any other means to liberation....
Read full contents: Chapter 37 - Origin of Eminent Naga Tirtha
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