A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Parsvanatha
This page describes Parsvanatha which is located on page 509 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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Vedic influence on the Sun-worship in the Puranas [by Goswami Mitali]
Professor Jacobi holds Parshvanatha, the twenty-third tirthankara as the propounder of Jainism. But, no adequate evidences, in support of this view can be obtained. History ascribes Parshvanatha with another religious sect, known as Nirgrantha. Mahavira was immediately preceded by Parshvanatha. He belonged to the same religious sect; but later on, he had given rise to his own religious sect by his own personality....
Read full contents: Part 4 - Anti-Vedic Religious System
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) [by Chandrima Das]
adinatha temple at Ronakpur and Parshvanatha temples contain huge images of elephants, fully modelled. (* 1) Ibid. , pp. 36-37. (* 2) V. Ram. Elephant Kingdom–Sculptures from Indian Architecture, p. 37....
Read full contents: Elephants in Jain Mythology
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) [by Deepak bagadia]
The 23rd tirthankara of Jains, Lord Parsvanatha is recognised now as a historical person, lived during 872 to 772 B. C. Jain tradition is unanimous in making Risabha, as the First tirthankara. Jainism is not considered as a part of the Vedic Religion (Hinduism), even as there is constitutional ambiguity over its status. Jain tirthankaras find exclusive mention in the Vedas and the Hindu epics....
Read full contents: Part 8.7 - Jain Philosophy
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