A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Janasthana
This page describes Janasthana which is located on page 92 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 “Janasthana” according to 15 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Gautami Mahatmya [by G. P. Bhatt]
(description of janasthana-tirtha); Janasthana-tirtha. Brahma said: 1-4. There is still another holy centre well known as Janasthana. It extends to four Yojanas. It bestows salvation on men even by remembering it. Formerly, there was a king Janaka born in the solar dynasty. He married Gunarnava(ocean of virtue), the daughter of the lord of waters (i.e. Varuna). King Janaka married Gunarnava, the generator of virtue, wealth, love and liberation....
Read full contents: Chapter 17 - Janasthana-tirtha
Ramayana of Valmiki [by Hari Prasad Shastri]
“Established in Janasthana, keep me scrupulously informed concerning Rama and his movements. Without respite, let the Rangers of the Night take action and constantly strive to bring about Rama s end. Being acquainted with your valour, which I have often witnessed in the field, I have chosen you to repair to Janasthana.”...
Read full contents: Chapter 54 - Ravana reaches Lanka with Sita
The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
and vii. (* 2) Shurpanakha was the sister of Ravana, the king ofLanka and of Khara, the ruler of Janasthana. (* 3) Dushana and Trishiras were the commanders of Khara. (* 4) Marica remembered his past miserable experience at the sacrificial site of Vishvamitra. See V. 8 above. (* 5) Marica imitated the voice of Rama while crying aloud. (* 6) Jatayu, the vulture was an intimate friend of king Dasharatha....
Read full contents: Chapter 7 - Manifestation of Vishnu as Rama (part 3)
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