A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Pancavati
This page describes Pancavati which is located on page 486 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 “Pancavati” according to 13 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) [by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy]
The yajnopavita is called Pancavata: in Tamil Pancavati. The Saint who came to the Nayanar, on seeing the beautiful tresses of the bride worshipping at His feet stated, ‘Her tresses will be useful for our Pancavati , Having understood the meaning of this term, one finds this very term used by Arurar. He says that the Lord has the Pancavati on His chest, “Pancavati marpinar”....
Read full contents: Symbology of the sacred thread (Yajnopavita or Pancavata)
Ramayana of Valmiki [by Hari Prasad Shastri]
The two princes, invincible in combat, taking up their bows and strapping on their quivers, resolutely followed the path to Pancavati, pointed out by the great sage....
Read full contents: Chapter 13 - Rama goes to Pancavati on the advice of Agastya
Hanuman Nataka (critical study) [by Nurima Yeasmin]
They arrived at Pancavati and Lakshmana said that this place is good for their house. They were living there very happily. One day Ravana sent a golden deer in front of Sita and Sita felt a longing to have that deer. This deer was actually not a deer rather Marica in disguise. Rama and Lakshmana went out to kill the deer. The 3rd Act comes to an end here....
Read full contents: Hanuman-Nataka, Act 3 (Summary)
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