A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Visnubhaga
This page describes Visnubhaga which is located on page 575 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 “Visnubhaga” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Harivamsha Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
O king, Kashyapa begat on Aditi, the tweve most eminent Adityas living in the celestial region namely Indra, Vishnu, Bhaga, Tvashtha, Varuna, Amsha, Arama, Ravi, Pisha, Mitra, the boon-giving Manu and Indra. Aditya begat on Sarasvati two superbly beautiful sons namely Rupa and Vala. Diti and Danu gave birth to the Daityas and Danavas. The Danavas begat on Surava the reptiles; and they begat on Kala the Kalakeya Asuras and Rakshasas....
Read full contents: Chapter 14 - Brahma’s Creation
Manasara (English translation) [by Prasanna Kumar Acharya]
and is generally square in shape, the middle portion is called the Vishnu-bhaga and is octagonal in shape, and the top portion is called the Shiva-bhaga and is round in shape. These shapes are interchangeable and the topmost point may be like a bud, leaf or umbrella. It also consists of another essential portion, called Pitha or pedestal upon which, it stands....
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