A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Nirvisesa
This page describes Nirvisesa which is located on page 424 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 “Nirvisesa” according to 16 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita [by Narayana Gosvami]
In this way, the yogi attains nirvishesha-brahma (the featureless Absolute)....
Read full contents: Verse 6.15
Brahma Sutras (Nimbarka commentary) [by Roma Bose]
“Not even on account of place (i.e. limiting adjunct), two-fold characteristics (viz. savishesha and nirvishesha) (are possible) on the part of the Highest, for everywhere (Scripture declares it to be nirvishesha)”. That is, in Scripture two classes of texts are found, one designating Brahman as possessed of difference, the other designating Brahman as devoid of difference. This gives rise to a doubt, viz. whether Brahman is both savishesha and nirvishesha....
Read full contents: Brahma-Sutra 3.2.11
Bhajana-Rahasya [by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya]
Shri Caitanyacaritamrita (Madhya-lila 22.29) confirms this: ज्ञानी जीवन्-मुक्त-दशा पाइनु करि माने वस्तुतः बुद्धि ‘शुद्ध नहे कृष्ण-भक्ति बिने jnani jivan-mukta-dasha painu kari mane vastutah buddhi ‘shuddha nahe krishna-bhakti bine The endeavours of the offensive nirvishesha-jnanis to control their senses are futile....
Read full contents: Text 22
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[A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism: index]
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