A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Madhyadesa
This page describes Madhyadesa which is located on page 258 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 “Madhyadesa” according to 26 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
The region having these four as its boundaries is to be known by the name ‘Madhya-desha.’ It is called ‘madhya’ or ‘middle,’ because it is neither very superior nor very inferior,—and not because it is located the centre of the Earth.—(21) Explanatory notes by Ganganath Jha ‘Vinashana’—This is the name given to the place where the river Sarasvati becomes lost in the sands. Buhler says it lies in the district of Hissar, in the Punjab....
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Kavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara (Study) [by Debabrata Barai]
Beside those the people of Madhya-desha (central region) are a mixture of krishna (dark), shyam (black) and Gaura (white) colours. Rajashekhara s this type of division of colour is generally accepted by most of the kavi (poets)....
Read full contents: Part 8.8 - Region of Madhyadesha (central part)
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana [by Chaitali Kadia]
These countries are often called the districts of the Madhyadesha . The Madhyadesha are located near the Sahya Mountain, where the Godavari river flows. This region is very captivating in all the land. Thereafter, the Gobardhana , Mandaracala , and Gandhamadana Mountain are located. On the Gandhamadana Mountain Rishi Bharadvaja had descended the heavenly trees and celestial medicines for the entertainment of Shri Rama....
Read full contents: The concept of Bharatavarsha
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