A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Daksinamurti Upanisad
This page describes Daksinamurti Upanisad which is located on page 450 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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The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) [by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy]
The esoteric significance of this form has been explained in the Daksinamurti Upanisad. According to the explanation given there, ‘Dakshina is ‘Jnana or knowledge and it is in front of the Lord, and therefore He is called Daksinamurti. The ‘Apasmara is the personification of ignorance which the Lord crushes down under. The book in His hand is the embodiment of wisdom illuminating our soul. The aksamala is the concrete form of the tattvas. The Daksinamurti form is the Absolute bliss....
Read full contents: Chapter 4.2 - Dakshinamurti
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) [by Geetika Kaw Kher]
The Daksinamurti Upanisad and the Suta-Samhita give the esoteric meaning of this icon. It is stated that He is the supreme god who at the end of an aeon (kalpa) absorbs within himself the whole universe and remains dazzling with joy. Further it is stated that Jnana (knowledge) is known as daksina an since daksina is ever Daksinamurti in front of Siva and is gazing at him in the aspect of Daksinamurti he is called Daksinamukha....
Read full contents: Guru: The divine preceptor
Thirty minor Upanishads [by K. Narayanasvami Aiyar]
Muktika Upanishad of Shukla-Yajurveda, Chapter I....
Read full contents: Muktika Upanishad of Shukla-Yajurveda, Chapter I
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