A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Caralinga
This page describes Caralinga which is located on page 403 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 “Caralinga” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 5 [by Surendranath Dasgupta]
That which is completely full in itself, subtle, having no beginning nor end, and is indefinable, but can be grasped only by the intuition of the heart as the manifestation of pure consciousness, is called the mahatma-linga. (2) That in which we find the seed of development as consciousness beyond the senses, called also the sadakhya-tattva, is called prasada-ghana-linga. (3) The pure luminous purusha, which is without inward and outward, without any form, and known by the name Atman, is called the cara-linga...
Read full contents: Part 2 - Anubhava-sutra of Mayideva
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
“U” syllable is mobile (Cara) Linga and the “A” syllable is a Linga of huge form (Guruvigraha). A person who worships the lingas perpetually becomes liberated soul undoubtedly. 115-116. A devout worship of Shiva liberates man from the bondage of births. A fourth benefit is achieved by wearing Rudraksha beads sacred to Shiva and a moiety is achieved by smearing the holy ashes over the forehead....
Read full contents: Chapter 16 - Different modes of worship of clay idols and their results
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