A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Navadurgas
This page describes Navadurgas which is located on page 408 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 “Navadurgas” according to 3 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Nava-durgā Stotra
Nava Durga, if worshipped with religious fervour during Navaratri, it is believed, to bestow spiritual fulfilment. Nava also means 'nine' – it denotes the number to which sages attach special significance. Hence, we have Nava-ratri (9 nights), Nava-patrika (9 leaves / herbs / plants), Nava-graha (9 planets), and Nava-Durga (9 forms of Durga). According to vedic scriptures, Goddess Durga is a symbol of power. She is worshipped in nine different forms and is therefore termed Nava-durga....
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The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
(Similarly) the sacred syllable of Navadurga repeated seven times if worn on one s mouth paralyses the mouth (of the enemy). Om hum phat oblations. One undefeated in a battle with a word if held after repetition for seven times....
Read full contents: Chapter 133 - Different traits in infants and combinations indicating success in battle
Shakti and Shakta [by John Woodroffe]
By this face, I revealed the Devis, Dakshinakalika, Mahakali, Guhyakali, Smashanakalika, Bhadrakali, Ekajata, Ugratara, Tarini, Katyayani, Chhinnamasta, Nilasarasvati, Durga, Jayadurga, Navadurga, Vashuli, Dhumavayi, Vishalakshi, Gauri, Bagalamukhi, Pratyangira, Matanggi, Mahishamardini, their. rites and Mantras. (5) The Upper face is white....
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