A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Mahabhava
This page describes Mahabhava which is located on page 266 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 “Mahabhava” according to 12 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Bhajana-Rahasya [by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya]
Shri Radha is the embodiment of mahabhava, and the only function of mahabhava is to incite happiness in Shri Krishna s heart. Here, madanakhya-mahabhava aroused countless indescribable, transcendental sentiments in the heart of akhila-rasamrita-murti Shri Krishna, thus silencing His boastfulness. Pierced by the arrow of Shrimati s crooked sidelong glance, Shri Krishna was overwhelmed by a swoon of bliss....
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Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
Such propensities were fully manifest in the gopis, who are situated on the adhirudha-mahabhava platform, wherein they engage in the pastimes of mohana and madana, attracting and intoxicating their beloved. In the consideration of servitorship, the word sarva-loka, or “everyone,” indicates that Shri Gaurasundara is the highest of all. The word vishva in this verse refers to Goloka of the spiritual sky....
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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) [by Shri Shrimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja]
Commentary: Dig-darshini-tika with Bhavanuvada (By Shrila Sanatana Gosvami himself including a deep purport of that commentary) Shri Narada says, “However, the treasured mahabhava naturally manifests the external symptoms of extreme distress, lamentation, and pain, as well as pathetic crying and bitter weeping, in the devotees. Yet, in their hearts, they experience great bliss, as premabhakti is supremely blissful by nature....
Read full contents: Verse 2.4.230
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