A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Satarudriya
This page describes Satarudriya which is located on page 249 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 “Satarudriya” according to 25 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Gitartha Samgraha (critical Study) [by Partha Sarathi Sil]
Mainly the character of Rudra defined as much more developed in Shatarudriya unit. His favorable form is distinguished from its opposite, the deadly one. Rudra, being master of open fields and plain, he is lord of cattle (pashunam patih). The name Pashupati appears in later periods a special designation of this deity. Thus the range of Rudra became so wide that he known as “lord of the quarters”. R. G....
Read full contents: 2. Shiva and Vedic Rudra
The Garuda Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
The inner purification of a person effected by reciting the Pranava, Shata Rudriya and Vedanta texts is called Svadhyayam. An undiviating faith in the god Hari, with performances of rites enumerated in the Shrutis and Smritis, is called divine contemplation. Svastikas cross) Padmasanam, etc., are the different postures (Asanas) of Yoga; the Vayu which courses in the organism of a person is called Prana (life) and Pranayama consists in checking the out-flow of breath....
Read full contents: Chapter CCXLVIII - The eight essentials of Yoga, etc.
Mahabharata (English) [by Kisari Mohan Ganguli]
Joining their hands in reverence, they began to recite the Sata-rudriya Mantras. At last Mahesvara, thus praised by the deities, became gratified. The deities than assigned a large share (of the sacrificial offerings) to him. Trembling with fear, O king, they sought his protection. When Rudra became gratified, the embodiment of sacrifice, which had been pierced in twain, became once more united....
Read full contents: Section CLX
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