A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Dhanvantari
This page describes Dhanvantari which is located on page 502 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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Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
That deva was Dhanvantari, (Shloka 31, Sarga 45, Bala Kanda, Valmiki Ramayana).The birth of Dhanvantari from the ocean of Milk is described in Chapter 29 of Harivamsha thus:Prosperous-looking Dhanvantari rising above the waterlevel of Kshirabdhi stood worshipping Mahavishnu. Vishnu gave him the name of Abja. Dhanvantari is thus known by the name of Abja also. Dhanvantari bowing to Vishnu said "Prabho, I am your son....
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Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita [by Nayana Sharma]
Gray, “The Indian God Dhanvantari”, pp. 323-337. (* 11) L. H. Gray, “The Indian God Dhanvantari”, pp. 323-337. (* 12) Danielou, A. , The Myths and Gods of India: The Classic Work on Hindu Polytheism, Rocester, 1991, p. 184. (* 13) L. H. Gray, “The Indian God Dhanvantari”, pp. 323-337. (* 14) Caraka Samhita Vimanasthana 8. 11. (* 15) L. H. Gray, “The Indian God Dhanvantari”, pp. 323-337. (* 16) L. H. Gray, “The Indian God Dhanvantari”, pp. 323-337. (* 17) A. S....
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Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita [by Laxmi Maji]
Dhanvantari himself declared that he is Adideva who cured the jarayuja of immortals and has taken birth on earth to teach Shalya tantra. Every year Aswayuja bahula trayadashi is celebrated as Dhanvantari Jayanti. Divodasa Dhanvantari was the master of surgery. He trained Sushruta etc. Seven disciples established the surgery school of Ayurveda. There are three Dhanvantari and there are different books like–First Dhanvantari, Second Dhanvantari and Third Dhanvantari....
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