A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Trisanku
This page describes Trisanku which is located on page 412 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 “Trisanku” according to 25 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Ramayana of Valmiki [by Hari Prasad Shastri]
King Trishanku ascends to a specially created heaven. [Full title: Through fear of Vishvamitra, the sages assist in the sacrifice and King Trishanku ascends to a specially created heaven]. Having stricken the sons of Shri Vasishtha by the power of his asceticism, Vishvamitra, seated amidst the sages, spoke:— “The renowned monarch Trishanku of the dynasty of Ikshvaku, who is both magnanimous and virtuous, has taken refuge with me....
Read full contents: Chapter 60 - King Trishanku ascends to a specially created heaven
The Brahma Purana (abridged)
Trishanku became king in Trayaruni’s kingdom and Vishvamitra acted as his chief priest....
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Taittiriya Upanishad [by A. Mahadeva Sastri]
So runs Trisanku’s teaching of wisdom. The purpose of the mantra. The mantra that comes next is meant for recitation; and its recitation leads to wisdom, as the context gives us to understand. Indeed, the present section is devoted to wisdom, and we are not given to understand that it is meant for any other purpose. And it stands to reason that wisdom arises in him whose mind has been purified by svadhyaya or recitation of the sacred text....
Read full contents: Lesson X - The Illumination
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