A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Tapas
This page describes Tapas which is located on page 392 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 “Tapas” according to 146 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita [by Narayana Gosvami]
Jivana means ‘essence in the form of life , and tapa means ‘to tolerate dualities ....
Read full contents: Verse 7.9
The Markandeya Purana [by Frederick Eden Pargiter]
(* 12) Tapas tapash ca; the two words must be different, it seems; and tapas, neuter, is supported by the following jyotis, neuter. (* 13) Or Tejo-rashmi, as one name. (* 14) “Principal,” “chief. ” (* 15) Samaya-iandhanah or “bound for a season. ”...
Read full contents: Canto LXXX - The Savarnaka Manvantara
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) [by Deepak bagadia]
External tapa is important as far as it is helpful and is conducive to internal tapa. The actual tapa for Nirjara is internal tapa. Such Tapa in the form of various types of fasting called as “Upavas” is very popular among Jains. “Upa” means closer and “Vas” means abode. Thus Upavas really means abiding in proximity with or in tune with the soul....
Read full contents: External Austerities (Tapas)
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