A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Virata
This page describes Virata which is located on page 559 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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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) [by Shri Shrimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja]
As the time came to ascend to his desired destination of Shri Goloka, the daughter of King Virata and fond mother, Shri Uttaradevi, cried out in grief to her son Parikshit. Even so, being consoled and pleased by her son, she anxiously asked about hearing related topics of Shri Krishna....
Read full contents: Verse 1.1.15-17
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
ma shune agne ni shadama nrinam masheshaso virata pari tva | prajavatishu duryasu durya || English translation: “Let us not sit down, Agni, in an empty dwelling, (nor in those) of (other) men; let us not be withoutsuccessors; or, being without male posterity, let us, friend of dwellings, (by) worshipping you, (come to abide) inhouses filled with progeny. ” Details: Rishi (sage/seer): vasishthah [vasishtha]; Devata (deity/subject-matter): agnih ; Chandas (meter): ekadashaksharapadaistripadaviradgayatri ; Svara...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 7.1.11
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
(ix) It is stated in Mahabharata, Virata Parva, Dakshinatyapatha, Chapter 26, that King Virata had ten brothers.(x) Virata had two brothers named Shatanika and Madiraksha. Suryadatta is another name of Shatanika. He was the commander of the army of Virata. Madiraksha was also called Vishalaksha. (Mahabharata Virata Parva, Chapters 31 and 32).(xi) At the time of the theft of the cows, King Virata engaged in combat with Susharma. (Mahabharata Virata Parva, Chapter 32, Stanza 28)....
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