A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Rajarsi
This page describes Rajarsi which is located on page 8 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 “Rajarsi” according to 27 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Ramayana of Valmiki [by Hari Prasad Shastri]
“Thereafter a Rajarishi, the disciple of Samvarta, the Conqueror of Hostile Citadels, whose name was Marutta, performed that great sacrifice which took place near Budha s hermitage, whereupon the glorious Rudra was extremely gratified and, the ceremony being accomplished, the consort of Uma, in an excess of joy, addressed all those Sages, in Ila s presence, saying:— “‘I am pleased with your devotion in the Ashvamedha Sacrifice....
Read full contents: Chapter 90 - Ila regains her natural State
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
yabhih patharva jatharasya majmanagnir nadidec cita iddho ajmann a | yabhih sharyatam avatho mahadhane tabhir u shu utibhir ashvina gatam || English translation: “WIth those aids by which Paddarvan shone with with strngth of orm in battle, like a blazing fire piled up (with fuel); by which you defended Sharyata in war; with them, Ashvins, come willingly hither. ” Commentary by Sayana: Rigveda-bhashya Paddarvan was a rajarishi;Sharyata = Sharyati, fourth son of Vaivasvata Manu (Vishnu Purana) Details: Rishi (sage...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 1.112.17
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
See Gayatirtha.General.A King of ancient India Gaya was a Rajarshi and son of Amurtarayas. The Rajarshi had conducted many yajnas. A very well-known yajna of his is described in verse 18, Chapter 75 of Vana Parva.Particular Information.(1) Gaya was a member in Yamaraja s assembly. (Sabha Parva, Chapter 8, Verse 18).(2) He had earned reputation and wealth by visiting the sacred temples in India....
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