A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Musala
This page describes Musala which is located on page 349 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 “Musala” according to 28 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
When the day dawned, Samba gave birth to the Musala. 17. He delivered the great Musala that resembled the servant of Yama, and that was capable of destroying the Vrishnis and Andhakas. By it all the male members in the families of Vrishnis and Andhakas were reduced to ashes. 18. He gave birth to the terrible (pestle) as a result of the curse and showed it to the king. The king who was in a dilemma got it reduced to fine powder. 19-21. The officer commanded by the king, hurled it into the ocean....
Read full contents: Chapter 237 - Greatness of Vajreshvara (Vajra-ishvara)
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
shankha, cakra, gada, padma, shri-hala-mushala dekhiya murchita haila nitai vihvala || 93 || English translation: (93) On seeing the conch, disc, club, lotus, plow, and mushala, Nitai was overwhelmed and fell unconscious. Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:Being garlanded by Nityananda, Shri Caitanyadeva displayed His six- armed form. In His six hands He held the conch, disc, club, lotus, plow, and mushala. Upon seeing this, Nityananda fell unconscious in ecstasy....
Read full contents: Verse 2.5.93
Nitiprakasika (Critical Analysis) [by S. Anusha]
Musala (Pestle). [Full title: War weapons > Shastras > Amuktayudhas > Musala (Pestle)] The body of the weapon is plain, devoid of parts. It has two movements [V. 38cd]: [. . . ] (a) Patana (felling) and (b) Pothana (crushing) Tattvavivriti calls it a popular weapon:[. . . ] and does not provide definition for it....
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