A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Rcika
This page describes Rcika which is located on page 104 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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Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Story of Ricika. (AJIGARTA). A famous sage.Genealogy.From Vishnu were descended in the following order-Brahma-Bhrigu-Cyavana-Urva-Ricika. Ricika was the father of Jamadagni and grandfather of Parashurama.Ricika s marriage.Gadhi, a king of the Lunar dynasty had a daughter, Satyavati. Ricika wished to marry this beautiful princess. Gadhi agreed to give his daughter in marriage to the sage if he gave 1,000 horses with black ears. Ricika offered worship to Varuna to help him in the matter....
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Mahabharata (English) [by Kisari Mohan Ganguli]
—Then, O king, returning quickly to her husband Ricika, the princess related to him all that had been desired by her mother. Ricika said,—By my favour, O blessed one, she will soon give birth to a son possessed of every virtue. May your request be fulfilled. Of you too shall be born a mighty and glorious son who, endued with virtue, shall perpetuate my race. Truly do I say this unto you!...
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The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Then the excellent sage Ricika spoke to her (the mother): “Do eat this Caru and embrace a Nyagrodha tree. Thereby you will get an excellent son endowed with the entire radiance of Kshatriya, O highly esteemed one, my words cannot be futile.” 19. After saying thus, Ricika joyously charged with two types of refulgence. The excellent Brahmana was in a happy (euphoric) mood. 20. They returned home in a highly delighted mood. They spoke to each other, “It will certainly take place.” 21-24....
Read full contents: Chapter 166 - Birth of Parashurama
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