A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Dilipa
This page describes Dilipa which is located on page 533 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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Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana [by Chaitali Kadia]
Amshuman s son was Dilipa and Dilipa s son was Bhagiratha who grounds the Ganga from the heaven. The son of Bhagirathi was famous as Nabhaga. Nabhaga s son was Ambarisha and from him Sindhudvipa was born. Sindhudvipa s son was Ayutaya and from him Rituparna was originated. Rituparna s son was Kalmashpada and Sarvakarma was the son of Kalmashpada. His son was Anaranya and Anaranya s son was Nighna. Nighna had two sons named Anamitra and Raghu....
Read full contents: Dynasty of Ikshvaku
Mahabharata (English) [by Kisari Mohan Ganguli]
This seemed exceedingly wonderful, and never occured to other kings, Even those that saw king Dilipa, that firm bowman, always truthful in speech and giving away profuse gifts at his sacrifices, succeeded in ascending to heaven. In the abode of Dilipa, called also Khattanga, these five sounds were always to be heard, viz. , the sound of Vedic recitations, the twang of bows, and Drink, Enjoy, and Eat!...
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Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Vishnu advised Vaishravana to seek the help of Dilipa. Dilipa went to Alakapuri and encountered Virasena. Under the shower of arrows fram Dilipa, blood began to flow from the body of Virasena. But each drop of his blood came to life as a new Virasena and all those Virasenas continued a ceaseless battle with Dilipa. At last Dilipa prayed to Rakteshvari who suddenly appeared and drank all the blood. In this way the king managed to kill Virasena....
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