A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Rati
This page describes Rati which is located on page 101 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 “Rati” according to 95 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India) [by Nidheesh Kannan B.]
At the starting of the text, the commentator praises the goddess Rati (wife of Kama) for the successful completion of the work; haranayananalakilapradagdhakayasya kamasya | punarujjivanakartri, kameshi nah sada payat || Here, the word “punarujjivanakartri” (one who gives life again) is used to address Rati, therefore it is clear that the commentator s aim is to revive the text of Babhravya. Another example can be cited here to prove that the date of this work is after Vatsyayana....
Read full contents: 2. Works on Kamashastra (i): Babhravyakarika
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
O sage, abiding by the directions of Shiva and consoling Rati by means of the conciliatory words of Shiva, the gods returned to their respective places. 52. O excellent sage, then Rati, the wife of Kama went to the city and waited for the time mentioned by Siva....
Read full contents: Chapter 19 - Kama’s destruction by Shiva
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
a | paramabhih | uta | madhyamabhih | niyut-bhih | yatam | avamabhih | arvak | drilihasya | cit | go--matah | vi | vrajasya | durah | vartam | grinate | citrarati iticitra-rati...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 6.62.11
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