A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Taksasila
This page describes Taksasila which is located on page 375 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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History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda) [by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society]
Amongst these educational institutions the universities of Takshashila (Takshashila). Kashi (Kashi) Nalanda (Nalanda), Udattapuri (Udattapuri), Jagaddala (Jagaddala), Mithila (Mithila) and Navadvipa (Navadvipa) have earned fame in the scholastic world. Takshashila was situated about 20 miles west of modern Rawalpindi. Valabhi was in Saurastra, while the others were in the Gangetic valley Here thousands of people flocked together to quench their thirst for knowledge....
Read full contents: Chapter 11 - Institutions and Universities
Cidgaganacandrika (study) [by S. Mahalakshmi]
It has emerged as an elite seat of knowledge from early times, as famous as Universities of Taksasila and Nalanda. High mountains and seclusion of the land helped her to preserve the life and conditions of early times. Kashmir was called Sharadadesh (the land of goddess Sharada) by Bilhana and others. This Sharadapitha is believed to be abode of goddess Sarasvati and is also known as Shripitha, conferring Sarvajna degrees....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Origin of Tantric system
Ramayana of Valmiki [by Hari Prasad Shastri]
The Gandharvas all being slain, Bharata, the son of Kaikeyi entered those two opulent and magnificent cities, and there, Bharata established Taksha in Takshashila and Pushkala in Pushkalavata, in the country of the Gandharvas, in the ravishing region of Gandhara. Overflowing with treasure and precious gems, adorned with groves, they seemed to vie with each other in magnificence....
Read full contents: Chapter 101 - The slaying of the Gandharvas and the conquest of their Country
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