A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Pandharpur
This page describes Pandharpur which is located on page 489 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 “Pandharpur” according to 6 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Bhagavad-gita-mahatmya [by Shankaracharya]
" Lord Vishnu said, "My dear Lakshmi, in this way Devashyama attained knowledge from Mitravan and after worshipping that great soul, he returned to Pandharpur and daily recited that Second Chapter. And whoever visited Pandharpur, Devashyama would first recite before him the Second Chapter of Shrimad Bhagavad-gita. In this way Devashsyama attained the lotus feet of Lord Krishna. My dear Lakshmi, these are the glories of the Second Chapter of Shrimad Bhagavad-gita....
Read full contents: Chapter 2 - Devashyama and Mitravan
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) [by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat]
The omission of the mention of God Vithoba of Pandharpur in Jnaneshwari is explained by some, suggesting that Jnandev had not, before he composed Jnaneshwari, personally visited Pandharpur, and had not viewed the glory of the God there. It seems that side by side with the composing of Jnaneshwari, Jnandev used to preach to Nivrittinath and other saints the portions already composed. It is suggested that Saint Namdev formed one of the audience at such preachings....
Read full contents: Sri Jnanadev (a short life sketch)
Chaitanya's Life and Teachings [by Krishna-das Kaviraj]
Vishwarup—Chaitanya's elder brother, who turned a sannyási under the title of Shankaráyana and died in the monastery of Pandharpur in Southern India. Yug—era or cycle of time....
Read full contents: Glossary
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