A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Rahu
This page describes Rahu which is located on page 4 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 “Rahu” according to 80 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Vivekachudamani [by Shankara]
Freed from the clutches of egoism, as the moon from those of Rahu, man attains to his real nature, and becomes pure, infinite, ever blissful and self-luminous. Notes:[Graha in Sanskrit means both ‘planet and ‘seizure. The eclipses of the sun and moon are popularly ascribed by Hindu mythology to the periodical attacks by their enemy Rahu, a demon whom they prevented from drinking the nectar.]...
Read full contents: Verse 300
Garga Samhita (English) [by Danavir Goswami]
The ruler of the planet Rahu came riding on a camel. Splendid as millions of suns, they came to Nanda s palace....
Read full contents: Verse 1.12.48
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
Leaving Rahu the man respectfully said to Mahadeva. The man said: 27. O master, hunger oppresses me. I am fully emaciated with hunger. O lord, order what I should eat. The lord said: 28a. Quickly eat the flesh of your hands and feet. Narada said: 28b-30....
Read full contents: Chapter 99 - Rahu Acts as Messenger of Jalandhara
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