A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Ksemankari
This page describes Ksemankari which is located on page 218 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 “Ksemankari” according to 4 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Thus everything regarding Raivateshvara and the sin-destroying power of Kshemamkari has been narrated to you....
Read full contents: Chapter 118 - Installation of Raivatakeshvara (Raivataka-ishvara) and Kshemamkari
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
It gives good health along with wealth; therefore it should be listened to. (* 1) Kshemankari—the epithet is self-explanatory: ‘One who brings about well-being.’ (* 2) Svarnaditoya etc. is not very clear....
Read full contents: Chapter 56 - The Account of the Five (conclusion)
The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
(The goddess) Kshemankari (Benevolent) may have protruding teeth and be resting her knees on the ground. 38. The wives of semi-gods should be made to have long and motionless eyes. The Shakinis (female attendants on Goddess Durga) should be made to have oblique vision. The Maharamyas should have yellow eyes. The (images of) nymphs should always be made beautiful. 39. (The form of) Nandisha the bull, the door-keeper (of the goddess), should carry a rosary and a trident....
Read full contents: Chapter 50 - Characteristics of an image of the Goddess
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