A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Gaya
This page describes Gaya which is located on page 631 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 “Gaya” according to 74 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Story of Gaya-tirtha. The following story is told in the Agni Purana about the origin of this very reputed sacred place at Gaya.An asura called Gaya was once performing tapas here. As the intensity of his tapas went on increasing, the Devas got nervous and they approached Vishnu with the request that he should save them from Gayasura. Vishnu agreed to oblige them. Meantime the intensity of Gaya s tapas increased daily....
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The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
The greatness of Gaya (mahatmya). The Fire-god said: 1-2. I shall describe the greatness of Gaya [i. e. , gayamahatmya]. It is the most excellent among the sacred places. The demon Gaya practised penance. Being tormented by the heat of his penance, the celestials (approached lord) Vishnu who was lying in the milky ocean and told him “Kindly protect us from the demon Gaya. ” (Lord) Hari (Vishnu) said yes. He met the demon and asked, him to request for a boon. 3-4....
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Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) [by Somadeva]
The interior part of Gayakshetra, about two square miles in extent, is called Gayashirah, or the head of Gaya. A more usual form appears to be Gayashirah, the head of the Asura Gaya. It is a little south-west of Bishnu Pad. The pilgrims offer pindas there. The principal part of Gayashirah is called Gayamukha. Sraddhas are performed there. Dharmaranya, which I have translated “Holy Wood,” is a place in the east of Bodh Gaya, where Dharmaraja performed a sacrifice....
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