A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Mahatala
This page describes Mahatala which is located on page 274 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 “Mahatala” according to 25 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Brihaddharma Purana (abridged) [by Syama Charan Banerji]
They went on digging till at last they reached the Mahatala where they saw it near the Muni, and taking him to be a thief, began to shout aloud and beat drums and trumpets to arouse him from the trance of Samadhi. Failing to do so, they began to beat him, when, lo! his eyes were opened, and all the princes were consumed by the fire of his wrath at once!...
Read full contents: Chapter 43 - History of Ganga (resumed, 7)
Garga Samhita (English) [by Danavir Goswami]
He resides on Mahatalaloka (mahatala)....
Read full contents: Verse 8.13.17
The Linga Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
O brahmins, beneath these are the seven worlds beginning with Mahatala. Beneath them are the hells one by one. 10. Mahatala has the golden ground surface, which is rendered splendid by jewels, mansions and shrines dedicated to lord Shiva. 11. It is occupied by Ananta, Mucukunda and king Bali who is the resident of Patala and Svarga. 12. O brahmins, Rasatala is rocky, Talatala is full of gravels, Sutala is yellow and Vitala has the lustre of coral. 13-15. Atala is white. Tala is black....
Read full contents: Chapter 45 - Description of Nether Worlds (patala-varnana)
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