A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Ghata
This page describes Ghata which is located on page 636 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 “Ghata” according to 71 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Charaka Samhita (English translation) [by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society]
It is also known as Kalasha [kalasha], Ghata [ghata] or Unmana [unmana]. Two Dronas [dronas] make a Shurpa [shurpa] or Kumbha. Two Shurpas [shurpas] make a Goni [goni] known as Khari [khari] or Bhara [bhara]. Thirty-two Shurpas [shurpas] should be known as making a Vaha [vaha] and a hundred Palas make one Tula [tula]. This is the table of measures that an expert pharmacist should be versed in. These and such other measures described are with reference to dried articles of medicine....
Read full contents: Chapter 12c - Table of Measures (mana)
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
But in order to enhance their accumulated sins, those inclined to sinful activities imagine the village of Matapura to be Madhai s ghata. According to geographic evidence, however, it [Matapura] is part of Modadrumadvipa; it can never be Madhai s ghata. Since for business purpose a person from Kuliya some time ago fabricated that Mahatpura was Madhai s ghata, the Ganges swept him away. Regarding the location of Madhai s ghata one should refer to Citra Navadvipa, page 52....
Read full contents: Verse 2.15.76
Dasarupaka (critical study) [by Anuru Ranjan Mishra]
This instance is similar to the derivation of ghata, (and not ghata) from the root “ghat”....
Read full contents: Introduction to the Nataka type of Drama
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