A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Namdev
This page describes Namdev which is located on page 367 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 “Namdev” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) [by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat]
It is suggested that Saint Namdev formed one of the audience at such preachings. These meetings afforded opportunities both to Jnandev as also to Namdev of coming in closer contact with, and appreciating the merits of each other. Subsequently both of them became quite intimate associates. The composition of Jnaneshwari was completed in Sake 1212 viz. when Jnandev was only 15 years of age....
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Bhagavan Baba on Namasmarana [by Sathya Sai Baba]
Once Jnanadev and Namdev together walked across a forest tract, and both were afflicted with unbearable thirst. They discovered a well, but they found no rope or vessel with which they could draw the precious liquid within reach. It was a deep well with no steps and the water was far beneath. Jnanadev, who had attained Brahmajnana, identified himself with a bird that flew down the well and drank its fill. His thirst was quenched that way....
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