A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Pitha
This page describes Pitha which is located on page 525 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 “Pitha” according to 116 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
You can all take the curd sweetballs, cakes, and preparations made with condensed milk. ”Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:In Caitanya-caritamrita (Madhya 6. 43-44) it is stated: prabhu kahe,—more deha laphra-vyanjane pitha-pana deha tumi inha-sabakare “Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu requested, `Please give Me only boiled vegetables....
Read full contents: Verse 3.2.495
Samarangana-sutradhara (Summary) [by D. N. Shukla]
The pedestals (pitha) of the Phalli and their varieties are indicated and then they are given their designation and dedication. Then follow the technicalities regarding the distinguishing features of the respective phalli more particularly in connection with plaster, ointment and other elements—Mekhala, Pranala, Brahma-shila etc. —the constituent parts of the Phallus and its Pitha are also told....
Read full contents: Chapter 71 - Iconography of the Phalli (linga) and their Pedestals (pitha)
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
yam | atharva | manuh | pita | dadhyan | dhiyam | atnata | tasmin | brahmani | purva-tha | indre | uktha | sam | agmata | arcan | anu | sva-rajyam...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 1.80.16
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