A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Durvasas
This page describes Durvasas which is located on page 557 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 “Durvasas” according to 67 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Garga Samhita (English) [by Danavir Goswami]
durvasasam—durvasa juice; pitva—drinking; durvasa—Durvasa; bahu-bhuk—eating a great feast; munih—the sage; nah—of us; jata—born; esha—this; sandehah—doubt; pashyantinam—looking on; vrajeshvara—O master of Vraja. English translation of verses 4. 1. 43-44: As the spiritual master acts, so the disciple follows. If the spiritual master speaks lies, then the disciple will also speak lies. O Lord, You are a rake. You are the gopis lover....
Read full contents: Verses 4.1.43-44
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Sage Durvasa Visits Rama. Note: The episode of Durvasa s interference in the Devaduta s conference with Rama is based on Valmiki Ramayana, VII sages 103-105. The sages said: 1-5. O Suta, you say that by Rama the deity Rameshvara was installed there; similarly, that Sita was also installed and further that a resort was made by him for the sake of Lakshmana. These words of yours entirely appear to be contradictory....
Read full contents: Chapter 99 - Sage Durvasa Visits Rama
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) [by Shri Shrimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja]
Bhagavan told Durvasa, ‘O best of the brahmanas, I am dependent, being purchased and paid off by bhakti, by the price of devotion. Without Maharaja Bali, I cannot do anything independently. You have to pray to daityaraja Bali. I am his order-supplier; by receiving his order I can fulfill your desires.” Hearing this, Durvasa narrated his request to daityaraja Bali. Maharaja Bali did not accept his request. Therefore, Durvasa rishi took a vow of fasting....
Read full contents: Verse 1.4.13
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