A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Maitreya
This page describes Maitreya which is located on page 280 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 “Maitreya” according to 28 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Vidura sent him to Maitreya. Dharmaputra went to the Ashrama of Maitreya on the banks of the river Ganga and after paying respects to him accepted Dharmopadesha (Instruction in law, duty and morals) from him. (3rd Skandha, Bhagavata)....
Read full contents: Story of Maitreya
Mahabharata (English) [by Kisari Mohan Ganguli]
But Maitreya said, O king, if your son concludes peace with the Pandavas, this curse of mine, O child, will not take effect, otherwise it must be as I have said! "Vaisampayana said, Desirous of ascertaining the might of Bhima, that foremost of kings, the father of Duryodhana, then asked Maitreya, saying, How was Kirmira slain by Bhima? "Maitreya said, I shall not speak again unto you, O king, for my words are not regarded by your son....
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The Vishnu Purana [by Horace Hayman Wilson]
Inquiries of Maitreya respecting the history of Prahlada. Maitreya said:—Venerable Muni, you have described to me the races of human beings, and the eternal Vishnu, the cause of this world; but who was this mighty Prahlada, of whom you have last spoken; whom fire could not burn; who died not, when pierced by weapons; at whose presence in the waters earth trembled, shaken by his movements, even though in bonds; and who, overwhelmed with rocks, remained unhurt....
Read full contents: Chapter XVI - Inquiries of Maitreya respecting the history of Prahlada
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