A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Ghatotkaca
This page describes Ghatotkaca which is located on page 637 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 “Ghatotkaca” according to 12 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Ghatotkaca was the son born to Bhima and Hidimbi, (Adi Parva, Chapter 155).Indra bestowed on Ghatotkaca prowess enough to be a suitable opponent to Karna. (Adi Parva, Chapter 155, Verse 47).Ghatotkaca grew up to become a good friend of the Pandavas. When Hidimbi and Ghatotkaca took leave of them Kunti said to Ghatotkaca: "You are the eldest son to the Pandavas. You should be ever a support to them."...
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The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
On seeing those warriors of the Yadu clan armed with weapons, Ghatotkaca lifted up his huge arm and proclaimed in a loud voice: 5-6. “Know me, O heroes, to be the Rakshasa son of Bhima. I am Ghatotkaca, highly beloved of Vasudeva. I have come here for the sake of paying obeisance to him. Report to the Lord of the Yadavas that I have come here along with my son. ” On hearing these words, they intimated the same to Krishna. 7....
Read full contents: Chapter 61 - The Liturgy of Ganeshvara
Nitiprakasika (Critical Analysis) [by S. Anusha]
(b) Ghatotkaca s Vajrastra burnt up horses, chariot along with the charioteer. (c) Drona s Brahmastra terrified the bhutas, created tempests, earthquakes and marine uproar. Vyasa mentions about the destructive power of the Brahmastra. He says that if countered, it could bring about drought for twelve long years. (d) Arjuna s Jyotisha and Aditya weapons destroyed darkness and the illusion created by Shakuni s maya....
Read full contents: Popular Astra-prayogas of Kurkshetra War
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