A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Dharmayuddha
This page describes Dharmayuddha which is located on page 524 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 “Dharmayuddha” according to 6 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Nitiprakasika (Critical Analysis) [by S. Anusha]
The dharmayuddha is always glorified in the Indian literature and the warrior who follows the ethical code of conduct was held in high esteem. In the ancient days waging war without regard to moral codes, it was felt degraded war into mere animal ferocity. Hence, Hindu kings always preferred Dharmayuddha, a just and righteous war approved by the society....
Read full contents: War Ethics (dharmayuddha)
Warfare and Military System in Vedic Literature [by Rinki Deka]
During the Vedic period, the Aryan people knew both dharmayuddha and kutayuddha. The warrior maintained discipline and stood firmly in the battle until death. The king divided the booty among the warriors according to their positions. They followed some rules and regulations and war code to defeat the enemy and gained victory in the battlefield. They carried war flag on a pole while marching to the battle and held high when the battle began and continued....
Read full contents: Winning the Battle and the Principles thereof
The Markandeya Purana [by Frederick Eden Pargiter]
(* 3) For tathanyesham read rathasyaisham, which the Bombay edition seems to mean by rathasyesham, (* 4) Dharma-yuddha, “battle according to the (kshatriyas ) code of Eight. ” It appears to mean a battle according to the fair rules of war, fought out to the end till one or other combatant is completely vanquished or slain. Thus Bhishma said to Kama— “If this most terrible enmity cannot be relinquished, I give permission, O Kama; fight thou with the desire to gain heaven....
Read full contents: Canto CXXIII - Avikshita’s exploits (continued)
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