A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Nitya
This page describes Nitya which is located on page 427 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 “Nitya” according to 118 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Nyaya-Vaisheshika categories (Study) [by Diptimani Goswami]
Earth is mainly divided into two kinds- nitya (eternal) and anitya (noneternal). Shivaditya, Prashastapada, Vishvanatha etc. also uphold the same view. Nitya means that which is not counter positive (pratiyogi) of destruction. That means eternal is that which is not destroyed. Non-eternal is the opposite, i. e. , it is the counter positive of destruction. That non-eternal is that which can be destroyed....
Read full contents: Substance (1): Prithivi (Earth)
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) [by Shri Shrimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja]
In two verses, beginning here with nitya, he describes the essence of Vaikuntha with five adjectives. He says, “That place is endowed with the ultimate in eternal, unlimited bliss and is filled with magnificence and opulences, such as the Lord s entourage and servants, who are also suitable to that abode....
Read full contents: Verse 2.3.96-97
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) [by G.V. Tagare]
Lalita became pleased with the exploits of Nitya deities. (* 1) Here ends the first day of the battle....
Read full contents: Chapter 25 - Flight of Vishanga
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