A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Saptarsis
This page describes Saptarsis which is located on page 222 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 “Saptarsis” according to 22 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Brahmanda Purana [by G.V. Tagare]
By remembering this or by even listening to this (chapter), one is rid of all sins. (* 1) Apart from the discrepancy in number (here actually eight sons of Brahma are enumerated instead of seven under Saptarshis), the names of the Saptarshis of this Manvantara as given Supra I. 11.38.26-29 are different viz. Vishvamitra, Jamadagni, Bharadvaja, Sharadvana (of Gautama gotra), Atri alias Brahma Kosha, Vasuman (son of Vasishtha), Vatsara (son of Kashyapa)....
Read full contents: Chapter 1 - Birth of seven sages (saptarshi): Race of Bhrigu and Angiras
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
It is also an inauspicious planet.Saptarshis.Thirteen crores of yojanas away from the zone of Shani exists the Saptarshi zone. Seven maharshis are incessantly on the move in that sphere, wishing all that is well for the whole world. (See Saptarshis).Dhruva.Thirteen crores of yojanas away from the saptarshimandala there is a place called Vishnupada. Dhruva, son of Uttanapada lives there in the company of Indra, Agni, Kashyapa, Dharma and others....
Read full contents: Story of Grahas
Brihat Samhita [by N. Chidambaram Iyer]
On the constellation of Saptarshi (seven Rishis or Sages). 1. I shall now expound about the movements of the Seven Rishis (Saptarshi), through whom the northern region shines as though bedecked with a pearl necklace, like a maiden with a smiling countenance wearing a garland of white lotuses. 2. Or by the direction of her lord—the Pole-Star (Seven Rishis), the northern maiden (quarter) appears to dance round as the Seven Rishis move in their course....
Read full contents: Chapter 13 - On the constellation of Saptarshi (seven Rishis or Sages)
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