A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Hamsa-upanisad (Hamsopanisad)
This page describes Hamsa-upanisad (Hamsopanisad) which is located on page 5 of the second 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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Thirty minor Upanishads [by K. Narayanasvami Aiyar]
Hamsa Upanishad of Shukla-Yajurveda. [note: This word "Hamsa" is very mysterious and has manifold meanings according to different standpoints. It is composed of Ham (or Aham) and Sa (ha), which mean "I" (am) "that". In its highest sense, it is Kalahamsa (or Parabrahman). It is also Brahma when he has Hamsa (or swan) as the vehicle or Hamsa-vahana. When Hamsa which is the manifestation of Prana is applied to the human breath, we are said to exhale with Ha and to inhale with Sa....
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Concept of Oneness in the Upanishads (study) [by Chandra Shekhar Upadhyaya]
Upanishad, (9) Pashupatabrahmana Upanishad, (10) Brahmavidya Upanishad, (11) Mandalabrahmana Upanishad, (12) Mahavakya Upanishad, (13) Yogakundalini Upanishad, (14) Yogacudamani Upanishad (15) Yogatattva Upanishad, (16) Yogashikha Upanishad, (17) Varaha Upanishad, (18) Shandilya Upanishad and (19) Hamsa Upanishad....
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Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) [by Arthur Avalon]
(* 8) The text quoted is from Hamsa Upanishad but differs slightly from the published texts of that Upanishad. (* 9) That is, peace and quietude like the still surface of an ocean characteristic of the Supreme State. (* 10) IV, 37. (* 11) Such an one may have such a power but will not wrongly exercise it. (* 12) Khagati; this is Kalicarana s interpretation....
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