A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Karttikeya
This page describes Karttikeya which is located on page 158 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 “Karttikeya” according to 63 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
Bowing to Karttikeya with pleasure along with the gods and sages he eulogised the eternal form of Shiva with various hymns. 67. Karttikeya seated in the excellent throne and assuming the lordship and protectorate of the universe shone extremely well. (* 1) Kumara is said to be born of Shiva s semen that was first swallowed by the Fire assuming the form of a pigeon, then by the Krittikas, the six wives of the sages, then by Ganga who deposited it in the reeds....
Read full contents: Chapter 5 - Karttikeya is crowned
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
On the (battle-) field he, taking a pestle (in his hand) speedily rushed at Kartikeya; (and) with that the chief of demons struck Kartikeya, whose vehicle is the peacock. 19-20a. Then the peacock swooned, and trembled repeatedly. Then Kartikeya again struck the best of the demons and with his sword cut off with force that very fearful pestle. 20b-22a. Taking a (missile called) shakti Tareya struck Kartikeya. He too, discharged an unfailing shakti, which killed the wicked....
Read full contents: Chapter 69 - The Slaying of Tareya
Mahabharata (English) [by Kisari Mohan Ganguli]
Commanded by the gods, those brave and mighty ones became the companions of Kartikeya. Thousands upon thousands, millions upon millions, of such beings came there at the installation of the high-souled Kartikeya and stood surrounding him. "...
Read full contents: Section 45
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