A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Surabhi
This page describes Surabhi which is located on page 351 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 “Surabhi” according to 68 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Garga Samhita (English) [by Danavir Goswami]
English translation of verse 3. 4. 16: O king, the streams of the surabhi cow s milk that bathed Lord Krishna on Govardhana Hill became the Govinda-kunda lake, which destroys the greatest sins....
Read full contents: Verse 3.4.16
Rudra-Shiva concept (Study) [by Maumita Bhattacharjee]
According to the Brahmanda Purana, by the blessing of Mahadeva, eleven Rudras were born as the sons of Surabhi and Kashyapa. The names of the eleven Rudras are—Angaraka, Sarpa, Nirriti, Sadasaspati, Ajaikapat, Ahirbudhnya, Jvara, Bhuvana, Ishvara, Mrityu and Kapalin. But each Purana mentions slightly different versions of the names of eleven Rudras....
Read full contents: 42. Number of Rudra
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
Then, in order to keep his promise Shiva was born of Surabhi assuming eleven forms. 25. There was great jubilation then. Everything became auspicious. The gods and the sage Kashyapa became delighted. 26-27. These are the eleven Rudras born of Surabhi (1) Kapalin (2) Pingala (3) Bhima (4) Virupaksha (5) Vilohita (6) Shastri (7) Ajapad (8) Ahirbudhnya (9) Shiva (10) Canda and (11) Bhava. They were born for the aid to the gods. They are identical with Shiva and the cause of happiness. 28....
Read full contents: Chapter 18 - Shiva’s Eleven Incarnations
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