A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Sasta
This page describes Sasta which is located on page 244 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 “Sasta” according to 24 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Rudra-Shiva concept (Study) [by Maumita Bhattacharjee]
The names of the eleven Rudras are— Kapalin, Pingala, Bhima, Virupaksha, Vilohita, Shasta, Ajapat, Ahirbudhnya, Shambhu, Canda and Bhava. They helped the gods and slew the asuras in the battle. They were heroic and of great strength. (* 1) kapali pingalo bhimo virupaksho vilohitah | shasta japadahirbudhnyah shambhushcando bhavastatha || Ibid. , 3. 18. 26...
Read full contents: 22. Eleven incarnations of Shiva
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
tam | nah | vajah | ribhukshanah | indra | nasatya | rayim | sam | ashvam | carshani-bhyah | a | puru | shasta | maghattaye...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 4.37.8
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
(i) In the battle between Indra and the asura called Shurapadma the former deputed Shasta for the protection of Shacidevi. (Skanda Purana, Asura Kanda).(ii) Shasta is supposed to have two wives called Purana and Pushkala and a son called Satyaka. (Ashtottarashatakam about Shasta; also see under Shabarimala)....
Read full contents: Story of Shasta
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