A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Surasena
This page describes Surasena which is located on page 352 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 “Surasena” according to 35 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Harivamsha Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
Entering the province of Shurasena, abounding in barley and fuels, they all, placing their respecting detachments before them, laid siege to Mathura....
Read full contents: Chapter 34 - Jarasandha Prepares to Attack Mathura
The Brahma Purana (abridged)
Shurasena did not have any sons. After a lot of effort, a son was born to him. But the son happened to be a snake. The king and the queen were mortified at this turn of events. But they brought up their son in great secrecy. Not even the king’s ministers and priests knew that the prince was a snake. When the prince grew slightly, he began to talk like a human, even though he was a snake. King Shurasena arranged for the prince’s education....
Read full contents: Nageshvara
Annadatri-carita (study) [by Sarannya V.]
Shurasena Shurasena was a messenger of Yudhishthira. The characterisation of this envoy is exactly apt which compared to his master because; Yudhishthira is famous for his virtues and honesty. The characterisation of Shurasena was also an honest and reliable towards his duty and master. The dialogues by him prove that this depiction is not an exaggeration. Shurasena was aware about the greatness of virtues....
Read full contents: 5. Character Analysis of Annadatri-Carita
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