A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Naimisaranya
This page describes Naimisaranya which is located on page 359 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 “Naimisaranya” according to 24 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Brihaddharma Purana (abridged) [by Syama Charan Banerji]
On the sanctity of the Naimisharanya forest. Parvati said, “The sacred Naimisharanya is a great Tirtha where sacrificial rites are constantly performed by Munis, and where Kali has no jurisdiction.” On being asked why Kali was powerless in Naimisharanya, she narrated the following story to her companions:— Once upon a time the Munis were afraid of Kali who had taken possession of the whole world, and went in a body to the universal lord Brahma to seek protection from him....
Read full contents: Chapter 13 - On the sanctity of the Naimisharanya forest
Haribhakti-sudhodaya [by Tridandi Sri Bhakti Prajnan Yati Maharaj]
Once upon a time Divine sage Sri Narada with a view to having association with the most venerable devotees of spiritual gems went to Sri Naimisharanya. 22....
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The Brahma Purana (abridged)
In the forest known as naimisharanya. The sages (maharshis) arranged for a sacrifice (yajna) in this forest and the ceremony went on for twelve years. Naimisharanya forest was a wonderful place to arange sacrifices in. The climate was pleasant. There were trees full of flowers and fruit. There was no shortange of food in the forest, and animals, birds and sages lived there happily. Many sages ame to attend the sacrifice that had been arranged in naimisharanya....
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