A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Uccaisravas
This page describes Uccaisravas which is located on page 424 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 “Uccaisravas” according to 5 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Mahabharata (English) [by Kisari Mohan Ganguli]
The gods, uniting with the Asuras, and making the Mandara mountain their pole, churned the waters of the ocean and obtained the wine called Varuni, and (the Goddess of Prosperity and Grace called) Lakshmi, and Amrita, and that prince of steeds called Ucchaisrava, and that best of gems called Kaustubha. Those waters, O Matali, that yielded these precious things had all been mixed with the milk of these tour cows....
Read full contents: Section CII
Harivamsha Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
Thereafter arose Dhanvantari, wine, Shri, Koustava jewel, the clear moon, the beautiful horse Ucchaishrava and then milk. In order to take it the Devas said to Rahu:—"None, amongst the Daityas and Danavas, has drunk this ambrosia." 28-31. Thereupon with discus Hari cut off Rahu s head. Earth himself snatched away from Indra s hand that nectar-like Jnana which even the departed manes and Munis have not enjoyed perpetually....
Read full contents: Chapter 26 - An Account of Pirthu and the Churning of the Ocean
Dasarupaka (critical study) [by Anuru Ranjan Mishra]
After churned, gradually the Vedas, Airavata, Uccaishrava, Candra, Medicines, Jewels, Lakshmi, Ambrosia, Ankusha, Suraand Visha come out. Indra stops gods and demons from churning. The ambrosia pot was stolen by Kujambha in the form of Agni. In the mean time, some trouble is started and Mahesha ordered Krishna that he should go to beach-forest with all the things, so that he himself can solve the trouble. 2.2. Act. II – Krishna or Vishnu comes to know that Bali has taken away ambrosia pot....
Read full contents: Part 2 - Summary of the drama (Samudramanthana) [Samudra-Manthana]
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