A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Sakuntala
This page describes Sakuntala which is located on page 155 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 “Sakuntala” according to 55 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Kuntaka’s evaluation of Sanskrit literature [by Nikitha. M]
Moreover the incidents like the agony of Shakuntala while she has been rejected by Dushyanta, his inability to recognize Shakuntala even after the removal of her veil, Shakuntala s attempt to reminds the king by saying some of their former amorous secrets, and at last the repentance of Dushyanta with considerable moderation after getting the ring etc. will really delight the readers. The depiction of pathetic condition of Dushyanta through the words of kancuki is noteworthy....
Read full contents: 5. Abhijnanashakuntala in Kuntaka’s treatment
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
As shakuntas had petted it, the child was named Shakuntala.As queen.King Dushyanta of the lunar dynasty married Shakuntala and to the couple was born the famous Bharata. This is the original story about Shakuntala s married life. All the Indian languages contain two different versions of Shakuntala s life. One version is that related in Vyasa s Bharata and the second is that contained in Kalidasa s Shakuntala....
Read full contents: Story of Shakuntala
Shiva Gita (study and summary) [by K. V. Anantharaman]
Owner of the chariot is the knower of the field or body; the body is the chariot, intellect Abhijnana Shakuntala the charioteer and mind Abhijnana Shakuntala reins. The senses are horses and the sense objects Abhijnana Shakuntala roads. Owner is the enjoyer united with mind and senses. 14.7 Neti-neti nyaya....
Read full contents: Chapter 14 - Five Bodily Vestures or Sheaths (pancakosha-upapadana)
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