A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Ekalavya
This page describes Ekalavya which is located on page 584 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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List of Mahabharata people and places [by Laxman Burdak]
Edi (edi, एडी) (L) (IX.45.13), Ekachakra (ekacakra, एकचक्र) (I.61.22), (1.67),(I.90.79-80), (1.95), (I.144.12), (1.158), Ekachakra (ekacakra, एकचक्रा) (L) (IX.45.28), (I.59.25), (I.65), Ekachuda (ekacuda, एकचूडा) (L) (IX.45.5), Ekahansa (ekahamsa, एकहंस) (T) (3.81.17), Ekaksha (ekaksha, एकाक्ष) (I.59.28), (I.65),(IX.44.54), Ekakshara (ekakshara, एकाक्षरा) (L) (IX.45.24), Ekalavya (ekalavya, एकलव्य) (I.61.58), (1.67), Ekapada (ekapada, एकपाद) (II.28.47), (II.47.16), Ekaprashtha (ekaprishtha, एकपृष्ठ)...
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Mahabharata (English) [by Kisari Mohan Ganguli]
Then Drona, O king, addressed Ekalavya, saying, If, O hero, you are really my pupil, give me then my fees. On hearing these words, Ekalavya was very much gratified, and said in reply, O illustrious preceptor, what shall I give? Command me; for there is nothing, O foremost of all persons conversant with the Vedas, that I may not give unto my preceptor. Drona answered, O Ekalavya, if you are really intent on making me a gift, I should like then to have the thumb of your right hand....
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Mahabharata (abridged)
I am Ekalavya, he replied, the son of Hiranyadhanus, the king of the Nishadas. Please know that I am a disciple of Dronacharya. After questioning Ekalavya further, the Pandavas went back to Drona and informed him of what had happened. Arjuna thought that the Nishada prince had come to Drona in secret and learned the art of weapons. He humbly questioned Drona, You have embraced me and told me that I would have no equal in archery. How then has this Ekalavya surpassed me?...
Read full contents: Chapter 8 - The Preceptor Drona
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