A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Samaga
This page describes Samaga which is located on page 162 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 “Samaga” according to 6 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Someone told him: “There is a Brahmana Samaga in a certain penance grove. O mighty one, O excellent king, do fight with him.” Then the king set out with thousands of Mlecchas, Tusharas, Barbaras, Lumpas, Pahlavas and Shvaganas (groups of hounds). He was surrounded by cruel dacoits. He himself was overwhelmed with anger. Thus he entered the holy penance grove of Sage Samaga. The king was duly honoured by the sage with the offer of seats, Madhuparka etc....
Read full contents: Chapter 41 - Lumpeshvara (lumpa-ishvara-linga)
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
pradakshinid abhi grinanti karavo vayo vadanta ritutha shakuntayah | ubhe vacau vadati samaga iva gayatram ca traishtubham canu rajati || English translation: “Let the birds in quest of their food, according to the season, proclaim their circumambulations like the celebrators (of sacred rites); he utters both notes, as the chanter of the sama recites the gayatri and trishtubh, and delights (the hearers). ” Details: Rishi (sage/seer): gritsamadah shaunakah [gritsamada shaunaka]; Devata (deity/subject-matter):...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 2.43.1
The Gautami Mahatmya [by G. P. Bhatt]
There are other holy centres known as Saturn, Agastya, Satrika, Yajnika and Samaga. Sixteen thousand and eight holy centres originated in this manner. A holy plunge therein and distribution of holy gifts yield the benefit of all sacrifices....
Read full contents: Chapter 48 - Ashvattha and other Tirthas
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