A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Mrtyu
This page describes Mrtyu which is located on page 330 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 “Mrtyu” according to 76 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
Due to what fault of Mrityu (i.e. Yama) was that sinful Vena born? Suta said: 44b-56. That Mrityu remains in the form of Kala (i.e. god of death) as the ruler of the wicked-minded. He reflects opon their deeds. He would destroy a person, who has (done) a wicked deed, with (i.e. as a result of) that deed. Knowing his sin this Yama takes him. A righteous soul, through his merit would obtain (i.e. go to) heaven. Mrityu alone, through his good messengers, unites all of them (with proper reward)....
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The Brahma Purana (abridged)
Yama now sent his companion Mrityu (literally death) to find out what was going on. Mrityu went to Shveta’s house and found Yama’s messages standing outside the house. They explained that they were unable to enter the house because Shiva himself was guarding Shveta’s body. One of Shiva’s companions asked Mrityu. What are you doing here? What do you want? I have come to take Shveta to Yama, replied Mrityu. His time on earth is up....
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List of Mahabharata people and places [by Laxman Burdak]
(mrityu, मृत्यु) (IX.44.15), Markandeya (markandeya, मार्कण्डेय) (T) (II.82.70), Marubhauma (marubhauma, मरुभौम) (VI.10.46),(V.19.29), Marubhumi (maru bhumi, मरु भूमि) (II.29.5), Marudgana(marudgana, मरुद्गण) (III.164.49), Marudhanva (marudhanva, मरुधन्व) (III.174.21), Maruta (maruta, मारुत) (I.60.37), (1.66),(I.61.76), (1.67),(I.90.69), (1.95),(III.154.61), (III.164.11), (IX.44.6),(XIV.8.6), (XIV.8), Marutashana (marutashana, मारुताशन) (IX.44.57), Marutantavya (marutantavya, मारुतन्तव्य) (XIII.4.53...
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