A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Sricakra
This page describes Sricakra which is located on page 310 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 “Sricakra” according to 9 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Bhagavatpadabhyudaya by Lakshmana Suri (study) [by Lathika M. P.]
The detailed reference to Sri cakra by Lakshmana Surinn indicates Shankara s great knowledge in this aspect. (* 1) Lakshmana Surin, Bhagavatpadabhyudaya, VIII. 78-80. (* 2) P. Ramachandra Rao, Sri Cakra, Delhi: Sri Satguru Publication, 2008, p. 11 (* 3) Ibid, pp. 26-38....
Read full contents: Tantric Measures
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) [by G.V. Tagare]
For this, worship of Shri-Cakra is essential. As Saundarya-lahari verse 11 describes, Shri Cakra has the following diagrammatic formation: “The abode of nine angles—four of Shiva and five of Shakti—together with eight petals, sixteen leaves, three roundings and three walls; enlarges itself into one of forty-four angles” (See the enclosed figure on p. 1365)....
Read full contents: Chapter 41 - Propitiation of Goddess Kamakshi
Hindu Pluralism [by Elaine M. Fisher]
Thus the indication is that the worship of the Shricakra is to be performed by all who desire liberation. Therefore, the Shricakra was installed by your honor so that the fruit of liberation might be obtained merely by seeing it. The author then proceeds to quote a somewhat extended passage, without attributing any source, concerning the physical characteristics of the Shricakra....
Read full contents: Shankaracarya Worships the Goddess
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