A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Harivasara
This page describes Harivasara which is located on page 13 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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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Harivasara” according to 5 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
shri-hari-vasare hari-kirtana-vidhana nritya arambhila prabhu jagatera prana || 138 || English translation: (138) On the day of Shri Hari-vasara, which is observed by chanting the names of Hari, the Lord, who is the life of the entire world, began to dance. Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:On the fasting day of Shri Hari-vasara, Lord Gaurasundara began to dance and chant the names of Hari....
Read full contents: Verse 2.8.138
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu [by Shrila Rupa Gosvami]
9 - hari-vasara-sammano, yatha brahma-vaivarte — sarva-papa-prashamanam punyam atyantikam tatha | govinda-smaranam nrinam ekadashyam uposhanam ||1.2.109||English translationRespecting the day of the Lord, from the Brahma-vaivarta Purana: “By fasting on Ekadashi, a person destroys all sins, gains abundant pious credits and attains remembrance of the Lord.”...
Read full contents: Verse 1.2.109
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
The period which combines Ekadashi with Dvadashi (the twelfth day) is called Harivasara because of the presence of Vishnu at that time. That is a good time for doing sacred yajnas. That day where there is only a small portion of Ekadashi and the rest Dvadasi is the best day for yajnas. Trayodashi (the thirteenth day) is good for breaking the fast. The day which merges Dvadashi into Trayodashi is the best day for breaking the fast. Do not observe the Vrata on a day which combines Dashami with Ekadashi....
Read full contents: Story of Ekadashi
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