A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Vidyadharas
This page describes Vidyadharas which is located on page 541 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 “Vidyadharas” according to 62 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Garga Samhita (English) [by Danavir Goswami]
English translation of verse 5. 8. 45: The Vidyadhara and Gandharva women danced as the Vidyadhara, Gandharva, and Kinnara men sang the glories of Krishna and Balarama....
Read full contents: Verse 5.8.45
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 [by Vihari-Lala Mitra]
Extinction of vidyadhara (continued). Argument:—Entrancement of the Vidyadhara at the end of the Discourse in favour of Non-egoism. Bhusunda continued:—As I was lecturing in this manner, the chief of the vidyadharas became dull in the consciousness (i.e. unconscious of himself), and fell into the trance of samadhi—anaesthesia). 2....
Read full contents: Chapter XVI - Extinction of vidyadhara (continued)
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
O brahmana, I am not a god, I am not a gandharva, nor again I am a vidyadhara. O brahmana, listen to what I am going to say. A best brahmana was born in the family of Kashyapa. He knew the sum and substance of the Vedas and the Vedangas. He explained all acts. He was well-known as a vidyadhara and was endowed with a (noble) family and character. O brahmana, he then shone (i.e. became famous) by his wealth, conduct and penance. 13....
Read full contents: Chapter 122 - Dharmasharman’s Account
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