A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Sibi
This page describes Sibi which is located on page 267 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 “Sibi” according to 31 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
The noble-minded (Shibi) seeing him, offered him due hospitality. (Then) Sibi asked him the cause of the auspiciousness of the regions. (Shibi) who gleaned ears of com, said: “O best brahmana, please tell me affectionately (i.e. due to your affection for me), which countries, regions, mountains, and hermitages are auspicious.” The siddha said: 24-42. Those countries, regions, mountains, and hermitages in which the best river Ganga is always present, are auspicious....
Read full contents: Chapter 81 - The Importance of Ganga
Annadatri-carita (study) [by Sarannya V.]
The stories about the service of food such as emperor Shibi, Rantideva, King Shveta and Akshayapatra story of Pandavas are some popular legends about Annadana. They were always careful that to fulfill the necessity of the needs. Two or three are briefed below. 1. Donation of emperor Shibi Shibi was the son of Ushinara, an emperor of the lunar dynasty. He was well known for his charity and selflessness. There is a popular tale about the qualities of him....
Read full contents: 3. Popular Stories on Annadana
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
One of the Kings is Shibi and the other Ushinara, father of Shibi. (See under Ushinara)....
Read full contents: Story of Shibi
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