A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Tulapurusa
This page describes Tulapurusa which is located on page 418 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 “Tulapurusa” according to 10 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
The gift called Tulapurusha (donating gold or silver equal to one s own weight) there, is being praised, O king. One who desires imperial power over the entire earth should make such a gift. Anarta said: 7. O great sage, tell me in detail the procedure for the Dana called Tulapurusha, that has been so glorified. Bhartriyajna said: 8-10....
Read full contents: Chapter 267 - Importance of Tulapurushadana (Tulapurusha-dana)
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
I have (thus) properly told (you) the manner of (observing) the vow of the fast for a month. (* 1) Tulapurusha—Gift to a brahmana of as much gold or silver as equals the weight of one’s body. (* 2) Paraka—Name of a vow of religious penance said to consist in fasting for twelve days and nights, keeping the mind attentive and organs subdued....
Read full contents: Chapter 119 - In Praise of a Fast for a Month
The Matsya Purana (critical study) [by Kushal Kalita]
In the following lines brief discussions on these danas are presented. a) Tulapurusha-mahadana This is regarded as the best among the sixteen mahadanas. In the tulapurushamahadana,one person is weighted in gold and this huge quantity of gold is donated with proper rituals....
Read full contents: Part 5.1 - The sixteen Mahadanas
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[A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism: index]
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[Preface]