A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Asokastami
This page describes Asokastami which is located on page 176 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 “Asokastami” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Garuda Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
Asokastami Vratas etc. Brahma said:—He, who eats eight buds of Ashoka flowers on the eighth day of the moon’s increase in the month of Chaitra marked by the asterism Punarvasu, suffers no bereavement in life. The Mantra, which should be recited on the occasion, is as follows I bereaved and miserable, eat thee, O Ashoka, who art a favourite with the God Hara. Dost thou make me griefless in life. Thus the process of performing Ashokashtami is described.”...
Read full contents: Chapter CXXXIII - Asokastami Vratas etc
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
A man will keep awake on the eighth lunar day in the month of Caitra, called Ashokashtami. He will never be miserable. He will always be cheerful. 151. The extent of Muktikshetra (Kashi, the holy spot of salvation) is one Krosha (3 Kms.) in every direction starting from this Madhyameshvara, the merit-giving Linga. 152-155....
Read full contents: Chapter 97 - Holy Spots in Varanasi
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