A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Saketa
This page describes Saketa which is located on page 151 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 “Saketa” according to 16 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra [by C. G. Kashikar]
One who sets up the sacred fires after once having renewed them, should offer the (three) oblations with the formulas, “Leka, Saleka and Suleka, may these Adityas, rejoicing, partake of our oblation; Keta, Saketa and Suketa—may these Adityas, rejoicing, partake of our oblation. Vivasvant, Aditi, Devajuti—may these Adityas, rejoicing, partake of our oblation. ” 12. These oblations take the place of the Darvihomas prescribed in the setting up of the sacred fires. 13....
Read full contents: Prashna 5, Kandika 21
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
It is known as Saketa in the Buddhist Literature and in Patanjali (cf Sageda of Ptolemy). Due to the international popularity of Rama the ancient rulers of Thailand named their capital as Ayuthia (Ayodhya). It was ‘unassailable hence it was called “A-yodhya” (a popular etymology)....
Read full contents: Section 8 - Ayodhya-mahatmya
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Bhartrihari was the son born to Candragupta of a Shudra woman.Patanjali, according to Professor Goldstucker, was a courtier of King Pushyamitra and was alive when Menander attacked Saketa. This would mean that Patanjali lived before B.C. 150....
Read full contents: Story of Patanjali
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