A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Uma
This page describes Uma which is located on page 430 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 “Uma” according to 37 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Harivamsha Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
Narada said:—O sinless lady Vaidharbi, cognizant of religious rites, hear how Uma described the regulations of the Punyaka rite in the days of yore. 11-14. O goddess, on one occasion, the goddess Uma, of pure vows, performed the religious rite of Punyaka; and at the termination of the ceremony she invited all her friends....
Read full contents: Chapter 78 - The History of the Punyaka Rite
Ramayana of Valmiki [by Hari Prasad Shastri]
“All the gods and rishis were full of joy and adored the Lord Shiva and the goddess Uma. As they worshipped them with grateful hearts, Uma was filled with wrath and said: ‘O Devas, your action has filled me with displeasure, you shall not escape the consequences. “Then Uma shining like the sun, took water in the palm of her hand and pronounced a curse on the gods, saying: ‘O Devas, you have prevented me from bearing a son, may you be childless from this day, may your wives be without progeny....
Read full contents: Chapter 36 - The story of the king of Himalayas’ younger daughter Uma
The Brihaddharma Purana (abridged) [by Syama Charan Banerji]
Re forthwith entered into the body of Uma, and was thereafter called “Ananga” or bodiless. Siva rubbed the ashes of Kandarpa on his own body, and when Uma looked at him he became enamoured of her. Brahma and the other gods were delighted at this, and Himalaya gave his daughter in marriage to Siva in their presence....
Read full contents: Chapter 48 - Birth of Uma—Her marriage with Siva
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