A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Sivaduti
This page describes Sivaduti which is located on page 286 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 “Sivaduti” according to 8 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Markandeya Purana (Study) [by Chandamita Bhattacharya]
After killing Raktabija demon, goddess Candika killed Nishumbha with the help of goddess Kali, Shiva-duti, Brahmani and other goddess. After killing Shumbha s brother, Shumbha criticized the goddess for fighting with the help of another goddess. Then goddess Ambika absorbed all the other goddesses and fought against Shumbha demons in a single combat. Finally she killed the demon Shumbha....
Read full contents: 5. Origin of Candika Shakti
The Markandeya Purana [by Frederick Eden Pargiter]
The lion then devoured those Asuras whose necks he had crushed with his savage teeth, and Kali and Shivaduti devoured the others....
Read full contents: Canto LXXXIX - The Devi-Mahatmya: The slaying of Nishumbha
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
The account of Shivaduti. Bhishma said: 1-2. O revered one, the killing of Bashkali is a great wonder I have heard (the account) being narrated by best brahmanas (that Vishnu) had taken the form of Trivikrama (i. e. Vamana) when he had formerly subdued Bali, the son of Vairocana who even now stays in Patala. 3. (Tell me now as to) how Nagatirtha came into being, and also (tell me about) the origin of goblins, and how Shivaduti came there and who made her auspicious. 4....
Read full contents: Chapter 31 - The account of Shivaduti
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