A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Vidyapati
This page describes Vidyapati which is located on page 542 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 “Vidyapati” according to 12 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
He honoured and revered Vidyapati in the company of Brahmanas who had performed Yajnas and were well-versed in the eighteen Vidyas (lores) and who were in the company of many old servants whose leaders were the ministers and (who sat there) silent. The king made Vidyapati sit on a high pedestal of honour and asked him the full details beginning with enquiry about his welfare....
Read full contents: Chapter 9 - Vidyapati Reports to Indradyumna
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 3 [by Surendranath Dasgupta]
But, though this may be possible, yet we have no evidence that it is certain; for, apart from the similarity of names, it is not definitely known whether this Vidyapati Bhaskara bhatta ever wrote any commentary on the Brahma-sutra....
Read full contents: Part 1 - Date of Bhaskara
Varahi Tantra (English Study) [by Roberta Pamio]
This chapter speaks about Durgapuja, similar to the exposition made by Vidyapati in his compilation called Durgabhaktitarangini (Du. Bh. T. ). It opens with Bhairava naming the Sixteen Matrikas, who are Varahi, Nilakali, Gauri, Padma, Shaci, Medha, Savitri, Vijaya, Jaya, Devasena, Svadha, Svaha, Hrishti (Srishti?), Pushti, Tushti and Atmakuladevata (vv. 1-3 )....
Read full contents: Chapter 28 - Durgapuja (the worship of Durga)
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