A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Laya
This page describes Laya which is located on page 245 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 “Laya” according to 65 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Mandukya Upanishad (Madhva commentary) [by Srisa Chandra Vasu]
The subjective power acquired is that of Laya—namely carrying the memory through this dreamless sleep state. This is called “similarity of Laya with the Lord.” For as the Lord in the Laya state retains his memory and consciousness, so does the worshipper of Prajna. “The similarity of Laya with the Lord”—has another meaning also, namely, destruction of all sorrows and arising of happiness. As there is laya of all sorrows in the Lord, so his worshipper also transcends sorrow and enjoys bliss....
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Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) [by A. Yamuna Devi]
Laya (tempo). Layas (Cf. I. 6. 10; p. 50): [Harmony] Amarakosha gives laya as samya. This is elaborated upon by Kshirasvamin as the harmony in music and dance i. e. , where there is no disproportion– manameyayoranyunadhikye shlishtata layo drutadih vadyadinamanyonyam samatvamiti yavat | He also adds that laya as a special variety of tala (as in Natyashastra....
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Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
tomara citte ki laya amare?” || 112 || English translation: (112) “Someone suggested that I should bound up because of My insanity. O Pandita, what do you feel about Me?Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:The phrase maha-vayu refers to the disease of madness due to nervous malady. The phrase citte laya means “think,” so the phrase tomara citte ki laya amare means “what do understand about Me?”...
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