A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Danavas
This page describes Danavas which is located on page 455 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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Kavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara (Study) [by Debabrata Barai]
Poetic conventions regarding to the Daityas, Danavas and Asuras. [Full title: Poetic conventions regarding to the Oneness between Daitya, Danava and Asura] In poetic convention, the poets are attributing the identity of Daitya, Danava and Asura. In mythological description the demons are produced from the sage Kasyapa and Dati and they later to be known by Daitya and Danava....
Read full contents: Part 7.18 - Poetic conventions regarding to the Daityas, Danavas and Asuras
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
When Shankhacuda returned home duly married, after performing the penance and receiving the boons, Danavas and others rejoiced. 2. Leaving their world and accompanied by their preceptor, the Asuras assembled and approached the Danava. 3. They bowed to that resplendent Danava their lord, humbly and eulogised him with love and respect. They stayed with him alone. 4. On seeing the family preceptor, Shankhacuda, son of Dambha bowed to him with devotion and prostrated before him with respect. 5....
Read full contents: Chapter 29 - The previous birth of Shankhacuda
Harivamsha Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
The Preparation of the Danavas for the Battle. 1. Vaishampayana said:—O sinless one, thereupon, hearing of the fear from Vishnu, the Daityas and Danavas, irrepressible in battle, began to make preparations for war on a great scale. 2-12. Being desirous of a battle the Danava Maya ascended a golden car as the sun rises over the mount Meru....
Read full contents: Chapter 43 - The Preparation of the Danavas for the Battle
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