A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Dahana
This page describes Dahana which is located on page 445 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 “Dahana” according to 25 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Garga Samhita (English) [by Danavir Goswami]
Sanskrit text, transliteration and word-by-word meaning: सेतुबन्धो रावणारिर् लङ्का-दहन-तत्-परह् रावण्यारिह् पुष्पकस्थो जानकी-विरहातुरह् setubandho ravanarir lanka-dahana-tat-parah ravanyarih pushpakastho janaki-virahaturah He built the bridge at Setubandha (setubandha), is the enemy of Ravana (ravanari), burned Lanka to the ground (lanka-dahana-tat-para), is the enemy of Ravana (ravanyari), traveled in a flower-chariot (pushpakastha), and was distressed in separation from Sita (janaki-virahatura)....
Read full contents: Verse 8.13.33
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Dahana is the ninth one. 5. The tenth is mentioned as Ishvara and Kapalin is the last one. Hara gave the Rudras also the same names as they possessed. The sages said: 6. Tell us quickly what Danas are, recommended in their case. The Japa has been earlier mentioned by you. What is the procedure for carrying it out? Suia said: 7. O highly esteemed ones, cows are to be offered to them directly and separately in each case. 8. Cow made of jaggery should be directly given to Mrigavyadha....
Read full contents: Chapter 277 - In Praise of Dana Performed in front of Rudras
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana [by Chaitali Kadia]
Ayu s son Mohiman and his son was Dahana. Dahana s son was Adbhuta agni. Vira was the son of Adbhuta. Vira s son was Vividhagni and Vividhagni s son was Mahakavi. From Vividhagni another son Arka, eight sons were born. Shuci had fourteen sons named Rakshoha (Yatikrita), Surabhi, Vasuratna, Nada, Haryasca, Rukmavan, Pravargya and Kshemavan. (* 1) Matsya Purana, Ch. 51/2–15 (* 2) Matsya Purana, Ch. –51/24–26, 28–31, 33–39...
Read full contents: Dynasty of Agni
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