A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Mithya
This page describes Mithya which is located on page 324 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 “Mithya” according to 51 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) [by Shri Shrimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja]
mithya-prapanca-janani mithya-bhranti-tamomayi | ato nirupyanity-adya jiva-samsara-karini || 180 || mithya–of the illusory world; prapanca–of the five gross elements; janani–the mother; mithya-bhranti–with false delusions; tamahmayi–imbued by darkness; atah–then; anirupya–indescribable; anitya–transitory; adya–original; jiva–the minute spirit souls; samsara–of the cycle of transmigration of species; karini–the cause. This inert (jada) Maya is the mother of the illusory material world....
Read full contents: Verse 2.4.180
Laghu-yoga-vasistha [by K. Narayanasvami Aiyar]
The Story of Mithya-Purusha or the Illusory Personage. Summary. This Ahamkara is concreted in the shape of a Mithya-Purusha and illustrated. “May you attain Atma-jnana and enjoy supreme bliss after giving up all conceptions of diversities. Do not afflict thy self, Oh Rama, like the Mithya-Purusha.” So said Vasishtha, when Raghava asked him: “How did Mithya-Purusha go about with an afflicted heart and without the least benefit to himself? Please explain it to me lucidly.”...
Read full contents: Part 11 - The Story of Mithya-Purusha or the Illusory Personage
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
‘krishna hena nama nahi shuni karo mukhe sakala samsara dubi mare mithya sukhe || 99 || English translation: (99) “We do not hear the name of Krishna from anyone s mouth. The entire world is absorbed in illusory happiness. Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:The words mithya sukha refers to the temporary happiness derived from sense gratification. Only the atmaramas, or self-satisfied souls, can experience the eternal happiness of serving Lord Vishnu....
Read full contents: Verse 1.7.99
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