A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Dandin
This page describes Dandin 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 “Dandin” according to 70 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) [by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy]
Tanti is a popular name in South India for we know that great Sanskrit writer Dandin belonged to the Pallava Court....
Read full contents: Nayanar 31: Dandi Adigal (Tantiyatikal)
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana [by Gaurapada Dasa]
This idea is taken from Dandi. However, the bhavika of Dandi was simply that a prabandha (a short story, one chapter, etc. ) is imbued with bhava (emotion). The bhavika of the ancients was a concept that was only in the scope of a prabandha. For instance, the commentators on Bhatti-kavya explain that the twelfth chapter therein illustrates bhavika. Bhamaha kept Dandi s definition and added a new interpretation. Udbhata kept Bhamaha s new interpretation and eliminated Dandi s explanation....
Read full contents: Text 10.148 [Bhavika]
Ramayana of Valmiki [by Hari Prasad Shastri]
“At this command, Dandi approached the high-souled Ravana and informed him of what the Sun had said. “Hearing Dandi s words, the Lord of the Rakshasas proclaimed his victory by a roll of drums and went away.”...
Read full contents: Chapter 23c - Ravana challenges the Sun God
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