A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Gandanta
This page describes Gandanta which is located on page 607 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 “Gandanta” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
I shall again describe the gandanta (the first fourth of an asterism preceded by a node of asterisms) in the midst of asterisms as such. The four nadis (one nadi equals 24 minutes) of the (asterism) Revati and the four (nadis) of Ashvini (are known as gandas). One has to avoid with great care those yamas (three hours) (in undertaking a journey etc). The four ghatikas (one ghatika equals 24 minutes) forming last part of Ashlesha and the first part of Magha are called the second ganda....
Read full contents: Chapter 126 - Combinations of good and bad asterisms (nakshatra-nirnaya)
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
I was a child born in the Yoga (astronomical combination) named Gandanta. “Such a child cannot perform domestic duties. It will be the destroyer of its own family.” 49. Thus I was cast off by my sorrowing mother. Though I am of the same family, I was seized by a fish. A great deal of time since then elapsed. 50. Thanks to your nectar-like words, the great Jnanayoga became known to me. Though you are Amurta (incorporeal), I know you entirely as being corporeal as well. 51....
Read full contents: Chapter 263 - Origin of Matsyendranatha (Matsyendra-natha)
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