A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Dattatreya
This page describes Dattatreya which is located on page 474 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 Markandeya Purana (Study) [by Chandamita Bhattacharya]
Mythology The mythology of Dattatreya can be discussed by dividing into two parts. viz. Dattatreya s birth, Conversation between Alarka and Dattatreya. (i). Dattatreya s Birth The Markandeyapurana narrates a detailed story about the birth of Dattatreya and his human form. The story of Dattatreya s birth began with the dialogue between Sumati alias Jada and his father....
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Dvisahasri of Tembesvami (Summary and Study) [by Upadhyay Mihirkumar Sudhirbhai]
His father Ganeshabhataji Tembe was a devotee of Dattatreya, spending long periods, sometimes many years, in the village of Ganagapur at the temple of the Lord Dattatreya in the state Karnataka. His mother Ramabai also used to spend her time in religious performances like recitation, reading holy books, hospitality, etc....
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The Markandeya Purana [by Frederick Eden Pargiter]
P. 99, 1. 6, for Dattatreya read Dattatreya. P. 100, 1. 12, for yogi read yogi. P. 102, 1. 35, for Bala-khilyas read Valakhilyas. PP. 100-107, passim for Lakshmi read Lakshmi. P. 108, heading, for XX read XIX. P. 109, 1. 1-3 read instead And the doctrine of religious devotion was indeed declared by Dattatreya to that high-souled royal rishi Alarka who was faithful to his father. P. 113, 1. 2, for exceedingly read exceedingly....
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