A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Hitopadesa
This page describes Hitopadesa which is located on page 57 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 “Hitopadesa” according to 12 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Hitopadesha (English translation) [by Sir Edwin Arnold]
In their compilation, and generally, acknowledgment is due to Professor Johnson's excellent version and edition of the Hitopadesa, and to Mr. Muir's Sanskrit Texts. A residence in India, and close intercourse with the Hindoos, have given the author a lively desire to subserve their advancement....
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Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu [by Shrila Rupa Gosvami]
atha anubhavah — anubhavah shiro-ghranam karenangabhimarjanam | ashirvado nideshash ca lalanam pratipalanam | hitopadesha-danadya vatsale parikirtitah ||3.4.41||English translation“The anubhavas in vatsala-rasa are smelling Krishna’s head, rubbing His body with one’s hands, giving blessings to Him, giving Him orders, caring for Him, protecting Him and giving beneficial instructions.”...
Read full contents: Verse 3.4.41
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:[This verse is found in the Manu-samhita (3. 10) and in the Hitopadesha. ] The word trina refers to straw that is used for making an asana or bed. The word bhumi refers to a resting place. The word udaka refers to water for cleansing one s hands, legs, and mouth or for performing acamana. The words sunrita vak mean “truth” or “sweet words,” and the word caturthi means “the four items. ”...
Read full contents: Verse 1.14.24
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