A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Trisula
This page describes Trisula which is located on page 413 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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The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) [by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy]
(f) Symbology of Trisula (the trident). Shiva is said to hold the “Trisula” or trident in His hand. This trisula is traced sometime to the universal symbol of a cross or a svastic. In the engraved seals of the Mohenjodaro and Harappa, there are forms of human faces with two inward bent horns and the head-dress. They are said to be representations of divinity. An examination of these figures bring out their similarity with the trisula....
Read full contents: Chapter 4.6 - (f) Symbology of Trisula (the trident)
Rudra-Shiva concept (Study) [by Maumita Bhattacharjee]
The Puranic Encyclopaedia mentioning the reference of the Anushasanaparva of the Mahabharata stated that Shiva, becoming angry, threw his trishula into the sacrifice. After destroying the sacrifice his trishula hit Narayana. Shiva rushed towards Narayana. Then Narayana held Shiva s throat with his hands. As a result of that Shiva s throat became dark blue in colour....
Read full contents: 2.17. Rudra as Shitikantha
The Vishnu Purana (abridged)
And attacked Prahlada with a huge trishula (trident). But the trishula struck Prahlada’s chest and broke into many pieces. This frustrated the demon and it turned around and began to attack the priests instead. The priests ran here and there, but were all killed by the demon. This made Prahlada very unhappy. “Lord Vishnu, teacher of all the worlds, creator of all the worlds,” he prayed. “Please restore these priests back to life....
Read full contents: The Story of Prahlada
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