A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Caksus
This page describes Caksus which is located on page 393 of the first 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 “Caksus” according to 43 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
uttanayam, or the upper part; urdhvatanayam, or the pole, ishayam; or the earth spread above, upari vistrita bh_myam; the orb of the sun: suryasya cakshus...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 1.164.14
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
For details see Studies in Skandapurana PP. 149. 150, under Sita-Cakshu group. (* 10) It flows through Garhwal and Shrinagar, the capital of Garhwal is situated on it. (* 11) Cakshu is on of the seven branches of the Ganges often identified with vakshu(?), vankshu (?) Oxus or Amu Darya. (* 12) According to the Puranas (Vishnu. BK II. ch....
Read full contents: Chapter 17 - Description of the Jambudvipa (jambu-dvipa)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
II, 218),... which adds the following notes:—‘Svara,’ such as choking voice,—‘varna,’ abnormal pallor and so forth,—‘ingita,’ i. e., sweating, trembling and horripilation—‘akara,’ disfigurement,—‘cakshush,’ timid, or piteous look,—‘ceshtita,’ the manner of standing and moving....
Read full contents: Verse 8.25
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