A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Sukra
This page describes Sukra which is located on page 346 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 “Sukra” according to 97 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Gautami Mahatmya [by G. P. Bhatt]
(description of Shukra-tirtha and Mritasanjivani-tirtha); Shukra-tirtha and Mritasanjivani-tirtha. Brahma said: 1. The holy centre known as Shukratirtha is conducive to the achievement of all Siddhis. It subdues sins and destroys ailments. 2-4. There were two great sages of excellent virtue, namely Angiras and Bhrigu. Their sons known as Jiva (Jupiter) and Kavi (Venus) were very intelligent and handsome. The sons were obedient to their parents....
Read full contents: Chapter 25 - Shukra-tirtha and Mritasanjivani-tirtha
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
babhranah | suno iti | sahasah | vi | adyaut | dadhanah | shukra | rabhasa | vapumshi | shcotanti | dharah | madhunah | ghritasya | vrisha | yatra | vavridhe | kavyena...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 3.1.8
The Garuda Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
The great chariot of Shukra has a Varutha, Anukarsha, is drawn by horses born of earth and adorned with flags. The huge chariot of Bhumi’s (earth) son (Mars) is of the colour of molten gold and is drawn by eight steeds, of the colour of the filaments of a lotus and born of fire. Jupiter resides for one year at every sign of a Zodiac sitting on his golden car drawn by eight yellowish-white horses....
Read full contents: Chapter LVIII - Positions and dimensions of the sun and other planets
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