A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Dandapani
This page describes Dandapani which is located on page 457 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 “Dandapani” according to 4 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
He was seen thus by all the Devas and the Gana of the Staff-bearing Lord (Dandapani). Even as the Devas were looking, the great Gana Dandapani looked at the Lotus-eyed Vishnu with the discus in his raised hand and requested him: Dandapani said: 33. O Lord of Devas, O Lord of the universe, do not be angry with the Kritya. 34. Your discus is infallible in battle. Shankara s Kritya too is so....
Read full contents: Chapter 99 - Greatness of Dandapani-Cakradhara
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
Dandapani, Paundraka’s son, having heard that his father was killed by lord Vasudeva, and directed by his mother, (as if) by Death, and told by his priest, offered a sacrifice, called Maheshvara, to Shankara. He, being pleased, affectionately gave him a Kritya (a female deity capable of destruction and proficient in magic) belonging to Maheshvara and capable of killing Krishna....
Read full contents: Chapter 251 - Destruction of Paundraka’s Son
The Bhagavata Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
His son will be Dandapani who will beget Nimi. From him will be born king Kshemaka. In this way the lineage of Brahmana-cum-Kshatriya (Lunar race from which Brahmana and Kshatriya races started) which has been honoured and praised by gods and sages has been described to you. 45. When the lunar race reaches king Kshemaka, it will be extinct in the Kali age. Now I shall describe to you the future kings of the Magadha country. 46....
Read full contents: Chapter 22 - The Royal Dynasties of Pancala, Magadha and Kuru
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