A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Kamsa
This page describes Kamsa which is located on page 140 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 “Kamsa” according to 57 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Gobhila-grihya-sutra [by Hermann Oldenberg]
One Kamsa is stated to be a measure equal to one Drona. The more usual spelling is kamsa, and this reading is found in the corresponding passage of the Khadira-Grihya (IV, 2, 1). (* 7) As to the meaning of kana ('small grain of rice'), comp. Hillebrandt, Neu- and Vollmondsopfer, p. 32, note 1....
Read full contents: Prapathaka IV, Kandika 6
Harivamsha Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
In front stood the pavilion of Kamsha surpassing all the rest in splendour looking like mount Meru in radiance;its sides, its columns being covered with furnished gold;fastened with coloured cords and every way worthy the presence of a king. 16-17. Having ordered Let the elephant Kuvalyapida wait at the gate the king Kamsa entered the arena abounding in men hailing from various countries, echoing with their noise, shaking and radiant like a huge ocean. 18....
Read full contents: Chapter 29 - A Description of the Arena
The Brahma Purana [by G. P. Bhatt]
Hence, O excellent brahmins, you too stay in this holy centre—Purushottama, if you seek for perfect creation hereafter. (* 1) Keshin: a follower of Kamsa who at the instruction of Kamsha went to Gokula, in the form of a horse, to kill Shrikrishna. But Shrikrishna killed him and got the same Keshava. (* 2) Purushottama-kshetra: a centre in Orissa, sacred to Vishnu....
Read full contents: Chapter 68 - Glory of the Holy Shrine of Purushottama
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