A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Sanmukha
This page describes Sanmukha which is located on page 206 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 “Sanmukha” according to 17 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
adi-khande, gaurangera sarva-shastre jaya tri-bhuvane hena nahi ye sanmukha haya || 108 || English translation: (108) In the Adi-khanda Lord Gauranga masters all the scriptures. No one in the three worlds can compete with Him. Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:The Lord defeated all scholars by the strength of His great learning....
Read full contents: Verse 1.1.108
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
When the Linga named Hatakeshvara was installed by Devas what had been given to Brahma by the delighted Rudra, viz. this holy place, was then given to Shanmukha for according protection to the Brahmanas from the defects of Kalikala (period of Kali etc.) when he was requested by Brahma. On being commanded by his father Gangeya (i.e. Shanmukha) stayed there, in the primordial excellent holy spot. 5....
Read full contents: Chapter 75 - Greatness of Yajnabhumi
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
As he possesses six faces he will become famous as Shanmukha also.After having spoken thus Shiva thought of the Devas and under the leadership of Brahma and Vishnu all the Devas appeared there. They looked at the child to their hearts content and then told Shiva thus: "Oh! Lord! You made Agni serve the purpose of Devas. Let us immediately start for Aujasa tirtha and crown Shanmukha at Sarasvati in Kurukshetra....
Read full contents: Story of Subrahmanya
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