A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Sikhandin
This page describes Sikhandin which is located on page 269 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 “Sikhandin” according to 35 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
The child became famous under the name of Shikhandi. When Shikhandi attained youth, Drupada decided to look for a wife for him (her?). Still he was greatly perplexed as to how to find a wife for Shikhandi who was already a youthful virgin! But his wife assured Drupada that Sikhandi would become a man, according to Shiva s blessing....
Read full contents: Story of Amba
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) [by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat]
Verse 1.17: “And Kashi s King, the supreme archer, and Shikhandin the great car-warrior, and Dhrishtadyumna and Virata and Satyaki the unconquered: Verse 1.18: Drupada and the sons of Draupadi, as also the long-armed son of Subhadra, O Lord of the Earth, blew from all sides their several respective conches....
Read full contents: Verse 1.17-19
The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
And Shikhandi (was the commander) for the Pandavas. There was a fight between these two armies. (The armies) of the son of Dhrita-rashtra along with Bhishma killed the armies of Pandavas. The Pandavas in the company of Shikhandi and others killed (the army) of the sons of Dhritarashtra. The battle between the armies of Kurus and Pandavas was similar (to the battle) between devas and asuras. 7-10. It was (a cause) for the growth of delight of the devas in the heavens who were watching it....
Read full contents: Chapter 14 - Story of the Mahabharata
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