A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Parisad
This page describes Parisad which is located on page 506 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 “Parisad” according to 28 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Philosophy of Charaka-samhita [by Asokan. G]
Council of debate (parishad) Debating councils occupy a prominent position in the hierarchy of the educational system in Indian intellectual tradition. The councils which carry out the art of debate are called Parishads. These councils of debate are primarily classified into two: (l) assembly of the learned and (2) assembly of the ignorant. Further, each one is subdivided into three: friendly (suhritparishad), indifferent (udasinaparishad), and hostile (pratinivishtaparishad)....
Read full contents: The Indian art of debate according to the Carakasamhita
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) [by Geetika Kaw Kher]
These epigraphical evidences reveal the existence of at least two major divisions of the Kalamukha order-the Sakti Parisad and the Simha-Parisad. Records of the latter division have been found over a wide area including various parts of Andhra Pradesh and Mysore. As Lorenzen observes(p 97), approximately 65 inscriptions from 18 Sakti-Parisad temples have been found and published and point at their tremendous power and position in the State....
Read full contents: Kalamukhas: The politically organized Saivite ascetics
Shishupala-vadha (Study) [by Shila Chakraborty]
I am indebted to the employees of the library of the Sanskrit Sahitya parisat for their assistance and helpful attitude. I express my regards and gratitude to my late parents from whom I inherited my enthusiasm without which I could not finish this work. Finally I convey my gratitude to the members of my family for their understanding and continuous inspiration. Shila Chakraborty Rampur Palashpai Paschim Midinipur January, 2018...
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