A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Vaisnavism
This page describes Vaisnavism which is located on page 486 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 “Vaisnavism” according to 43 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) [by Geetika Kaw Kher]
Vatsyayan Kapila,Saivism and Vaisnavism, in “The Variegated Plumage: Encounters with Indian Philosophy “Ed by N. B Patil and Mrinal Kaul, Delhi, 2003...
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Siddhanta Sangraha of Sri Sailacharya [by E. Sowmya Narayanan]
The spiritual experiences of the Alvars and the Acaryas recorded in the guruparamparas become the root cause for the advent of Shri Vaisnavism. The prophecy of the Shrimad Bhagavata that in the Kali Yuga, the rishis devoted to Narayana would be born in on the banks of rivers Kaveri, Tamraparni and the Palar in Dravidadesha or in the land of Agastya was fulfilled in the lives and teachings of the Alvars....
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The Matsya Purana (critical study) [by Kushal Kalita]
Vaishnavism: The Vishnu-cult. Vaishnavism is one of the most important cults of Hindu religion. Vaishnavism upholds that Lord Vishnu is the ultimate reality. In this cult Vishnu is worshipped as the Supreme Being. The devotee of Lord Vishnu believes that worship of Vishnu leads to the realization of the highest spiritual goal, i.e., paramapurushartha....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Vaishnavism: The Vishnu-cult
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[A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism: index]
[About The Author (Swami Harshananda)]
[Preface]