A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Maharsi
This page describes Maharsi which is located on page 272 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 “Maharsi” according to 56 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Shankaracharya and Ramana Maharshi (study) [by Maithili Vitthal Joshi]
p. 30 (* 4) [Maharshi s Gospel] p. 51 (* 5) “The Be-ing is in all cases real....
Read full contents: Chapter 3.3 - Ramana Maharshi on Brahman
The Markandeya Purana (Study) [by Chandamita Bhattacharya]
Then Maharshi Vedavyasa divided that Purana into eighteen sections and all these eighteen sections became easier and very simple to understand for the common people. So Maharsi Vedavyasa divided that Purana with the sole idea of popularizing the knowledge and ancient discourse depicted in the Purana. The total number of verses of eighteen Puranas is four lacs. The Matsyapurana also mentions that, Vyasa composed all the Puranas....
Read full contents: 1.9: The Authorship of the Markandeya-purana
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita [by Narayana Gosvami]
Maharshi Yajnavalkya said, “I offer my obeisances at the feet of those who are brahma-vetta. If you want to examine me or ask any question, please do so.” The various sages asked different questions and Yajnavalkya Maharshi gave them befitting answers. At last, the greatly learned Gargi humbly inquired, “Who is a miser and who is a brahmana?”...
Read full contents: Verse 2.49
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