A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Mantrin
This page describes Mantrin which is located on page 299 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 “Mantrin” according to 35 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Jivanandana of Anandaraya Makhin (Study) [by G. D. Jayalakshmi]
Jnana Sharma being Apavarga Mantri of king Jiva is brought to the notice of the viewer in the second Act when Pandu, minister of the enemy king enquires about his whereabouts. It is then understood that Jnana Sharma s place with the king has been usurped by Vijnana Sharma and he is not within the vicinity of the king when the play starts....
Read full contents: Analysis of Jnana Sharma (Apavarga-sadhaka-mantri)
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) [by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah]
There are two classes of ministers, amatya and mantrin. Kautilya recommends that the king should have the assistances of three or four mantrins, but the number of the amatya should depend upon the capacity to employ them. Etymologically amatya and saciva mean associates and companions, and mantri means one who is concerned with mantra or sacred counsel. Bana also supports it. In the Harshacarita, ministers are known as saciva also....
Read full contents: Part 2.3: Relation between the King and the Ministers
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) [by A. Yamuna Devi]
According to Kshirasvamin mandaleshvara is the king of Mandala–circle of kings, comprising of 12 kings– mandalasya dvadasharajakasya samuditam lakshanam caitat | (c) Amatya or Mantri (II. 8. 4; p. 176)– [Minister:] The king was assisted by ministers in administration of the state. Amarakosha states that the amatya who is a dhisaciva (counsellor) is denoted by the term mantrin, while the other ministers were called karmasacivas....
Read full contents: Politics and Administration (1): The State requisites of regal administration
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