A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Pancatantra
This page describes Pancatantra which is located on page 485 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 “Pancatantra” according to 20 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [by Arpana Devi]
In the story, the cat represents the hypocrite rogues who in the guise of holy man make the common people a fool. (* 1) Pancatantra , Mitrabheda. 352...
Read full contents: 7.10. Summary of the Pancatantra
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) [by Somadeva]
In 18192 Leo von Mankowski published the Pancatantra portion alone under the title Der Auszug aus dem Panca-tantra in Kshernendras Brihatkathamanjari. Unfortunately Mankowski had but one imperfect MS. identical with one of three used by Lévi. Several other MSS. were subsequently discovered, and in 1901 the whole work was printed in Bombay at the Nirnayasagara Press. It was edited by Mahamahopadhyaya Pandit Shivadatta and Kashinath Pandurang Parab....
Read full contents: Appendix 5.1 - The Pancatantra
Atithi or Guest Reception (study) [by Sarika. P.]
References to Hospitality in Pancatantra. Vishnusharman s Pancatantra refers to atithi-saparya in many places. In the first part mitrabheda, Damanaka narrates the story of sanjivaka to pingalaka. Here he mentions who is an atithi. Another reference to atithi-saparya comes in the depiction of the story of Devasharma and the weaver. Here comes an episode where the weaver refers to the importance of atithidharma....
Read full contents: Part 12 - References to Hospitality in Pancatantra
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