A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Parasu
This page describes Parasu which is located on page 500 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 “Parasu” according to 32 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Thirty minor Upanishads [by K. Narayanasvami Aiyar]
Parasu literally injuring another. Hence Mrityu with his khanda-parasu divided eternal time into its parts and conditions the absolute through primordial matter. In the Puranas and other books, Mrityu and Yama are represented as having an axe broken in a conflict. (* 7) This refers to the septenary manifestation from the triune one; also to the sub-septenary ones. (* 8) In other words beings of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas and an admixture of these were born....
Read full contents: Subala Upanishad of Shukla-yajurveda, Chapter I
The Gautami Mahatmya [by G. P. Bhatt]
Shakalya continued—“Take me or devour me happily, O great Rakshasa, Parashu, without any hesitation.” 33. At his words the Rakshasa got ready to devour him. Certainly there is not the least bit of mercy in the heart of sinners. 34. With a mouth terrible due to the curved fangs he went near him (but) immediately after looking at the brahmin Parashu said. Parashu said: 35-39....
Read full contents: Chapter 93 - Sarasvata and other Holy Centres
Nitiprakasika (Critical Analysis) [by S. Anusha]
Aushanasa dhanurveda describes Parashu as sapani and panimukta. The sapani type of Parashu is used according to one s wish....
Read full contents: Parashu (Axe)
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