A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Devaki
This page describes Devaki which is located on page 481 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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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) [by Shri Shrimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja]
shri-parikshid uvaca— kumatih kamsa-mataha sa-hasam dhunvati shirah | hum hum devaki nirbuddhe buddham buddham maya dhuna || 99 || Shri Parikshit Maharaja said: Hearing this, Padmavati, the mother of Kamsa who possessed a wicked intelligence, shook her head, began to laugh and spoke thus, “Arey! Stupid Devaki! ‘Aha, Aha… I understand…I understand everything very well now!”...
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Vasudevavijaya of Vasudeva (Study) [by Sajitha. A]
devaki is the example given in the verse by Vasudeva to illustrate this rule. devakasya apatyam stri→ devaki | Here after the word devaka, an affix in is introduced as per the rule ata in (4/1/95) (Patronymic affix). devaka+ i→ devaki....
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The Matsya Purana (critical study) [by Kushal Kalita]
Vasudeva from his wife Devaki begot sons viz., Shauri, Sushena, Kirtimana, Udasi, Bhadrasena, Rishivasa and Bhadravideha. They all were killed by the King Kamsa. From Devaki s womb Shrikrishna took birth. After Krishna, Devaki gave birth to Shubhadra. Sahadeva, Upasangadhara are also the sons of Vasudeva from his wife Tamra. From Upadevi, Vasudeva begot Rocamana, Vijaya and Devala. Again Vasudeva from his wife Vrikshadevi begot Mahatma, Avagaha and Nandaka....
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