A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Yajnavaraha
This page describes Yajnavaraha which is located on page 616 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 “Yajnavaraha” according to 12 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Greatness of Bhudhara (Yajnavaraha). Ishvara said: 1-6. A pilgrim should visit the deity named Bhudhara stationed there itself. Since the Lord lifted up the earth and held it by the tip of his curved teeth, he is called Bhudhara (Holder of the Earth). He is stationed on the banks of Devika. The Lord stationed himself there in the form of Yajna-Varaha....
Read full contents: Chapter 277 - Greatness of Bhudhara (Yajnavaraha)
Garga Samhita (English) [by Danavir Goswami]
Krsna is Yajna Varaha, who plays on the ocean of devastation. You are the earth goddess....
Read full contents: Verse 5.15.24
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
murari-sahita gauracandra jaya jaya jaya yajna-varaha—sevaka-raksha-maya || 53 || English translation: (53) All glories to Gauracandra in the association of Murari! All glories toCommentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:Varaha, the Lord of sacrifice and protector of His devotees! All glories to Varaha, the enjoyer of all sacrifices, who protects the devotees, and all glories to Gauracandra in the company of Murari!...
Read full contents: Verse 2.3.53
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