A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Sumedhas
This page describes Sumedhas which is located on page 350 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 “Sumedhas” according to 16 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Even as the noble-souled Sumedhas said this, a great aerial chariot, refulgent like the sun, was seen nearby. At that time, O sage, the banyan tree fell down in front of him. 41-43. And also two men came out of that tree, brightening all the quarters with their refulgence. They resembled the sun. They bowed down to Harimedhas and Sumedhas. On seeing them, Harimedhas and Sumedhas became frightened....
Read full contents: Chapter 8 - The Greatness of Tulasi (Basil Plant)
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
ta jihvaya sadam edam sumedha a yad vam satyo aratir rite bhut | tad vam mahitvam ghritannav astu yuvam dashushe vi cayishtam amhah || English translation: “The wise man always (solicits) you his prayers for this (supply of water), when approaching you sincer in sacrifice; may your magnanimity be such that you, the feeders upon ghi, may exterminate sin in the donor (of the oblation);” Commentary by Sayana: Rigveda-bhashya With his prayers: with his tongue, jihvaya Details: Rishi (sage/seer): bharadvajo barhaspatyah...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 6.67.8
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
After travelling for a long time on horse-back, he reached the hermitage of the sage Sumedhas. Forgetting himself in the peaceful stillness of the hermitage, the King got down from the horse and sat under a tree. The hermit Sumedhas came there and talked with the King. The King told his story to the hermit, who invited the King to live with him....
Read full contents: Story of Samadhichetti
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