A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Sadhus
This page describes Sadhus which is located on page 133 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 “Sadhus” according to 73 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Prasthanatrayi Swaminarayan Bhashyam (Study) [by Sadhu Gyanananddas]
This great sadhu is the Akshara-Guru, who himself is the finest devotee, the perfect obedient servant of Parabrahman, and the knower of the secret wisdom of Parabrahman. Thus, he is our best friend, philosopher, and guide to nourish and nurture devotion in our hearts....
Read full contents: 10.2. The Way to Learn Bhakti
Chandogya Upanishad (Madhva commentary) [by Srisa Chandra Vasu]
The word Sadhu translated as good means proper; how Sama can be called Sadhu, the author shows by explaining that both these words etymologically mean one and the same thing. He, therefore, says:— Since the entire or the Full is Sadhu, therefore the meditation of Vishnu called Saman is Sadhu. That which is measured as Sara or Essence, or who is the standard of all essences is called Sama (Sa = Sara or essence, and Ma = measured, therefore Sama means that which is measured or known as essence)....
Read full contents: Second Adhyaya, First Khanda (4 mantras)
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
devananda-hena sadhu caitanyera thani sammukha haite yogya nahila tathai || 6 || English translation: (6) A sadhu like Devananda was unable to stand face to face with Lord Caitanya....
Read full contents: Verse 2.22.6
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