A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Gatha-narasamsi
This page describes Gatha-narasamsi 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-narasamsi” according to 34 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
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana [by Chaitali Kadia]
Elsewhere (RV-9/99/4) the word ‘Purana is used as an adjective of the word ‘Gatha . In the Atharvaveda we find the word ‘Purana used with the words Itihasa-Gatha and Narashamsi , where it is available only as a specific discipline– “sa brihati dishamanuvyacalat || tamitihasashca puranam ca gathashca narashamsishcanuvyacalan || ” According to the Rigveda and Atharvaveda , some of the chandas and Puranas had appeared in same time (AV–11/7/4)....
Read full contents: Ancient Depictions of the Puranas
Satapatha-brahmana [by Julius Eggeling]
And, verily, the precepts, the sciences, the dialogue, the traditional myths and legends, and the Narashamsi Gathas are honey-offerings to the gods; and whosoever, knowing this, studies day by day the precepts, the sciences, the dialogue, the traditional myths and legends, and the Narashamsi Gathas, for his lesson, satisfies the gods with honey-offerings; and, being satisfied, they satisfy him by (granting him) security of possession, by life-breath, by seed, by his whole self, and by all auspicious...
Read full contents: Kanda XI, adhyaya 5, brahmana 6
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