A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Gangavatarana
This page describes Gangavatarana which is located on page 620 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 “Gangavatarana” according to 8 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [by Bhagyashree Sarma]
sucividdha, lalattikala, kuncita, cakramandala, uromandala, akshipta, latalasita, argala, vikshipta, bhramita, vilasa, vanarapluta, parivritta, nivritta, parshvakranta, nikuncita, atikranta, avakranta, dolapada, vivartita, nagaprakidita, vipluta, garudapluta, gandasuci, parikshipta, parshvajanuka, griddhavalinaka, lina, vishnukranta, ajapluta, akranta, mandita, mayuralasita, nata, sarpita, dolapada, harinapluta, prenkhalita, nitamba, skhalita, parihasta, prasarpitatala, simhavikridita, vrishabhakridita, gangavatarana...
Read full contents: 2.5. Karana (movements of legs and hands)
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
O king of mountains, delighted in resorting to you and controlling my senses and mind I am going to perform penance here at Gangavatarana. 30. O lord of mountains, O best of mountains, now put forth all endeavour whereby my penance can be conducted without obstacles. 31. O excellent Mountain, this alone is the greatest service that you can render. Please arrange for it with due effort. Please return to your abode with your mind full of pleasure. Brahma said:— 32....
Read full contents: Chapter 11 - Shiva and Himavat meet together
Gati in Theory and Practice [by Dr. Sujatha Mohan]
-) Shakatasya can be used in the playful act of the children: yatra tacchakatasyam syattadrishe balakhelane | -) Gangavatarana is the movement resembling the descent of Ganga to earth: gangadevya avataranamiti namnaivasya karanasya vishayo darshitah | -) Gajakridita is used in the movement of elephant, garudapluta in flight of garuda, harinapluta in leap of a deer, mayuralalita in graceful movement of peacock, simhakarshita movement of lion....
Read full contents: Elucidation of Karanas related to Gati
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[A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism: index]
[About The Author (Swami Harshananda)]
[Preface]