A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Mahisasura
This page describes Mahisasura which is located on page 279 of the second 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 “Mahisasura” according to 16 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Devi Bhagavata Purana [by Swami Vijnanananda]
Here ends the Eighteenth Chapter of the Fifth Book on the killing of the Danava Mahishasura in Shri Mad Devi Bhagavatam, the Maha Puranam of 18,000 verses by Maharshi Veda Vyasa....
Read full contents: Chapter 18 - On the killing of the Danava Mahishasura
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Bashkala played an important part in the battle between Mahishasura and Indra. When soldiers were killed by thousands, Mahishasura sent lastly, Bashkala and Durmukha. Bashkala engaged himself in a combat with Devi who fought on the side of the Devas. Bashkala became angry and aiming at the breast of Devi he gave a severe blow with his club. But Devi evaded him with her club and gave him a severe thrust with her trident at his breast and Bashkala fell dead....
Read full contents: Story of Bashkala
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
With his horns Mahishasura proudly hurled boulders of rocks on Candika. With her arrows she cut them off. Then Devi, the mother of the universe, spoke to Mahishasura: Devi said: 28-29. O stupid fellow, you can well be proud for a short while as long as I drink this liquor. After I finish drinking this liquor, I shall send you to Yama s abode....
Read full contents: Chapter 7 - Mahishasura Killed
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