A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Jyotirlingas
This page describes Jyotirlingas which is located on page 117 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 “Jyotirlingas” according to 6 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
The Twelve Jyotirlinga incarnations. Nandishvara said:— 1. O sage, now listen to the twelve incarnations of the lord in the form of jyotirlingas, the cause of diverse sports. 2-4....
Read full contents: Chapter 42 - The Twelve Jyotirlinga incarnations
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations [by Radhakrishnan. P]
Somnath Temple is a remarkable temple comprising one of the Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva; located in Prabhas Kshetra near to Vervel of Sourashtra region lies on the west coast of Gujarat. Temple stands as an emblem of cultural heritage of India in Hindu origin and that has intimate connection with Rig Vedic scriptures as protectors of Moon God. The Moon the forehead symbolizes that the Lord is the master of time and is himself timeless....
Read full contents: 5. Somanath Temple
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
This last Khanda of the Skanda Purana (SkP) called Prabhasa consists of four sections: Prabhasa-kshetra-Mahatmya of 365 chapters Vastrapatha-kshetra-Mahatmya of 19 chapters Arbuda-Khanda of 63 chapters Dvaraka-Mahatmya of 44 chapters Prabhasa is famous on two counts: (i) It is the sacred place famous for the Jyotirlinga called Somanatha....
Read full contents: Book 7 - Prabhasa Khanda
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