A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Vyasa
This page describes Vyasa which is located on page 607 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 “Vyasa” according to 135 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
yudhmo anarva khajakrit samadva shurah satrashad janushem ashalhah | vy asa indrah pritanah svoja adha vishvam shatruyantam jaghana || English translation: “A warrior who turns not back in battle, a combatant, one engaged in tumults, a hero, victorious over(his) foes from birth, invincible, of great vigour, this Indra scatters (hostile) hosts and slays all (his) adversaries. ” Details: Rishi (sage/seer): vasishthah [vasishtha]; Devata (deity/subject-matter): indra:; Chandas (meter): virattristup ; Svara (tone...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 7.20.3
Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra) [by Rama Prasada]
The Sankhya-pravachana commentary of Vyasa [English translation of the 7th century commentary by Vyasa called the Sankhya-pravacana, Vyasabhashya or Yogabhashya][Sanskrit text for commentary available] Jewels approach him from all quarters. —88. The Gloss of Vachaspati Mishra [English translation of the 9th century Tattvavaisharadi by Vacaspatimishra] This is easy. —37....
Read full contents: Sutra 2.37
Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) [by Makarand Gopal Newalkar]
Observations: Vyasa is suggesting repetition of OM as sadhana while Osho suggests listening to the universal sound of OM Sl 6—[Cittaprasadana]: Vyasa s interpretation: The sutras I.33 through to I.39 describe the ways for purifying the mind (cittaprasadana). Vyasa however has considered these ways as optional or alternatives for achieving purification of mind....
Read full contents: Part 7 - Comparative analysis of commentaries on Patanjala Yogasutra
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