A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Kalayavana
This page describes Kalayavana which is located on page 127 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 “Kalayavana” according to 20 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Garga Samhita (English) [by Danavir Goswami]
Looking in all directions, he finally saw Kalayavana standing at his side....
Read full contents: Verse 6.2.20
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
Having approached Kalayavana, the powerful one, endowed with might, he told him about the valour of Vasudeva’s sons. He narrated to him the destruction of the akashauhinis, so also his own defeat and the great deeds of Krishna. Hearing that the very powerful, angry (Kala)Yavana, surrounded by thousands of crores of arrogant, very strong and brave mlecchas, went quickly to Mathura for the help of the king of Magadha. 38-39....
Read full contents: Chapter 246 - Jarasandha Defeated
The Vishnu Purana [by Horace Hayman Wilson]
Burning of Yavana king, Kalayavana and praise of Mucukunda to Kansa. Birth of Kalayavana: he advances against Mathura. Krishna builds Dvaraka, and sends thither the Yadava tribe: he leads Kalayavana into the cave of Muchukunda: the latter awakes, consumes the Yavana king, and praises Krishna....
Read full contents: Chapter XXIII - Burning of Yavana king, Kalayavana and praise of Mucukunda to Kansa
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