A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Samnyasa
This page describes Samnyasa which is located on page 175 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 “Samnyasa” according to 74 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Concept of Oneness in the Upanishads (study) [by Chandra Shekhar Upadhyaya]
Samnyasa Upanishads (1) Avadhuta Upanishad, (2) Aruni Upanishad, (3) Katharudra Upanishad, (4) Kundika Upanishad, (5) Jabala Upanishad, (6) Turiyatita Upanishad, (7) Naradaparivrajaka Upanishad, (8) Nirvana Upanishad, (9) Parabrahma Upanishad, (10) Paramahamsa Upanishad, (11) Paramahamsa Parivrajaka Upanishad, (12) Brahma Upanishad, (13) Bhikshuka Upanishad, (14) Maitreyi Upanishad, (15) Yajnavalkya Upanishad (16) Satyayani Upanishad and (17) Samnyasa Upanishad....
Read full contents: Classification of the Upanishad
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) [by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja]
Both Shrila Bhakti Prajnana Keshava Maharaja, the sannyasa-guru and Shrila Bhaktivedanta Swami Maharaja had departed from this world, so it was only Shrila Gurudeva, who had performed the ceremonial rites of sannyasa for Shrila Bhaktivedanta Swami Maharaja who remained the sole eye-witness....
Read full contents: Introduction—proceedings against ISKCON
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Theirs is the highest stage of Sannyasa. (Vide Vaikhanasa Sutra VIII.9)...
Read full contents: Chapter 23 - Duties of Forest-Hermits (Vanaprastha) and Recluses (Samnyasa)
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