A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Radhastami
This page describes Radhastami which is located on page 1 of the third 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 “Radhastami” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
The merit due to Radhashtami observed (but) once, is hundred times more that the fruit obtained by giving gold equal to the Meru (mountain). People obtain that fruit from the Radhashtami, which (merit) they obtain by giving a thousand virgins (in marriage). A man gets that fruit of the Ashtami of the beloved of Krishna (i.e. Radhashtami), which he would get by bathing in holy places like Ganga....
Read full contents: Chapter 7 - The Greatness of Radhashtami
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) [by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja]
He expressed a deep desire to stay in Vraja and to be able to celebrate Shri Radhashtami in Mathura, but because Mathura and Govardhana lack adequate medical facilities, he had to return to Delhi. As Gurudeva enacted his pastime of illness again and again, the heartbreak his disciples and followers experienced can only be known to them. Everyone simply desired Shrila Gurudeva s speedy recovery, by one means or another....
Read full contents: Further Manifestations of Illness
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[Preface]