A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Raksasa-vivaha
This page describes Raksasa-vivaha which is located on page 13 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 “Raksasa-vivaha” according to 106 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Markandeya Purana (Study) [by Chandamita Bhattacharya]
This incident supports the Rakshasa form of marriage. Thus Rakshasa marriage seems to be more acceptable at that time. But in the present time more examples of Prajapatya and Gadharva marriage are found. Another three customs relating to marriage are monogamy, polygamy and polyandry....
Read full contents: Forms of Marriage
Garga Samhita (English) [by Danavir Goswami]
At that moment he saw a horrible rakshasa monster approaching....
Read full contents: Verse 3.10.4
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
).(2) The seven divisions of Kerala are Venat, Pulinat, Karkanat, Citanat, Kuttanat, Kutanat and Malayamanat.(3) The seven Cittashalyas are Daylight Candra, Woman past the prime of life, a pond without lotuses, a lovely person without learning, a lord greedy of wealth, a virtuous but poor man and a cruel royal attendant.(4) Seven Karmas: Bravery, skill, courage, resourcefulness, non-withdrawal from war, magnanimity and commanding power.(5) Seven solemnities: Mammodisa, Muron, Kurbana, Kumbasara, Vivaha...
Read full contents: Story of Elu
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