A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Sivaratri
This page describes Sivaratri which is located on page 292 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 “Sivaratri” according to 15 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Story of Shivaratri. General.Shivaratri is a holy day. Shivaratri is observed on the eve of New moon day (Caturdashi) falling in the middle of Magha and Phalguna (February-March). During this night, penance should be done with fasting. On Caturdashi day penance (vrata) should be observed without sleep and food and Shiva worshipped.Origin.There is the following Puranic story about the origin of the observance of Shivaratri as a sacred day....
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The Garuda Purana (abridged)
A devotee who observes Shiva Ratri fast for twelve successive years acquires knowledge, wealth, success and happiness. Such a man also attains to Shiva loka after his death. VIRTUES OF OBSERVING FAST ON SHIVA RATRI NIGHT- During ancient times there lived a hunter named Sundarsen in the province of Arbuda. One day, he went deep into the forest in search of his prey but unfortunately he found none. He wandered all over the place but in vain....
Read full contents: Different Kind Of Austerities
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
Henceforth this day will be famous as “Shivaratri” the holiest of holy days pleasing to me. 11. He who performs the worship of my phallic emblem and the embodied image on this day will be competent, to perform the task of creation and the maintenance etc. of the universe. 12. The devotee shall observe fast on Shivaratri, both during the day and the night. He shall perfectly restrain his sense-organs. He shall adore (with flowers) to the extent of his strength. He shall not deceive any one. 13....
Read full contents: Chapter 9 - The Proclamation of Shiva as Maheshvara (the great lord)
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