A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Dhanurveda
This page describes Dhanurveda which is located on page 499 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 “Dhanurveda” according to 35 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
(Agni Purana, Chapters 249-252).Dhanurveda in Mahabharata.Some references to Dhanurveda in Mahaharata are given below:(1) A sage named Sharadvan was a noted preceptor in Dhanurveda. Kripacarya learnt Dhanurveda from him and taught many others of his disciples. (Chapter 129, Adi Parva, Mahabharata).(2) Dronacarya learnt Dhanurveda from Parashurama and imparted it to many other disciples of his including the Kauravas and Pandavas....
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Shishupala-vadha (Study) [by Shila Chakraborty]
Knowledge of Dhanurveda in the Shishupalavadha. Poet Magha was well versed aboud Dhanurveda: “dhanushkasyeva valgitam” || So, it is said that both ayurveda or Dhanurveda were not unknown to poet Magha. Poet Magha had immense knowledge about the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. He is influenced by these two epics also. In the fourteenth canto of the Shishupalavadha we find the description of Rama. Lakshmana, monkey and Hanumana of the Ramayana....
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Nitiprakasika (Critical Analysis) [by S. Anusha]
Sarga II: Dhanurveda-viveka-kathana (64 Verses). verses 1-10: Description of Dhanurveda and Mantra: (a) verses 1-2–Murti of Dhanurveda Purusha: The physique of the Mythical dhanurveda purusha is described as -having a reddish complexion, four faces, eight arms and three eyes (two eyes are tawny and in the one in the forehead is reddish)....
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