A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Gatha
This page describes Gatha which is located on page 627 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 “Gatha” according to 32 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
raibhy asid anudeyi narashamsi nyocani | suryaya bhadram id vaso gathayaiti parishkritam || English translation: “Raibhi was her companion; Narashamsi her slave; Surya s lovely dress was adorned by Gatha. ” Commentary by Sayana: Rigveda-bhashya Raibhi, Narashamsi and Gatha are person nifications of son and praise....
Read full contents: Rig Veda 10.85.6
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana [by Gaurapada Dasa]
upamananupadane vakya-gatha samasa-ga ||10. 88cd|| upamana—of the standard of comparison; an-upadane—when there is no mention; vakya-ga—[the simile] relates to a sentence; atha—and; samasa-ga—[the simile] relates to a compound. The elliptical simile characterized by the ellipsis of the upamana has two varieties: It occurs either in a sentence or in a compound....
Read full contents: Text 10.8
Satapatha-brahmana [by Julius Eggeling]
And a second (Gatha),--'A thousand myriads there were, and five-and-twenty hundreds, which the Brahmanas of the Pancalas from every quarter divided between them.' 9....
Read full contents: Kanda XIII, adhyaya 5, brahmana 4
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