A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Durga
This page describes Durga which is located on page 549 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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Nava-durgā Stotra
Nava Durga, if worshipped with religious fervour during Navaratri, it is believed, to bestow spiritual fulfilment. Nava also means 'nine' – it denotes the number to which sages attach special significance. Hence, we have Nava-ratri (9 nights), Nava-patrika (9 leaves / herbs / plants), Nava-graha (9 planets), and Nava-Durga (9 forms of Durga). According to vedic scriptures, Goddess Durga is a symbol of power. She is worshipped in nine different forms and is therefore termed Nava-durga....
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The Markandeya Purana (Study) [by Chandamita Bhattacharya]
In this context the significance regarding the name Durga as stated in the Shabdakalpadruma may be mentioned. Because of her slaying the demon, she is called Durga. Again she would become visible in an awesome form on the mount Himalaya to destroy the demons for the sake of delivering the munis. She would kill the demon Bhimarupa and protect the world. For this reason, she would be known as the terrible goddess i. e. Bhimadevi....
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The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
From today my name will become famous as Durga because I have caused the downfall of Durga, the Daitya, which was very difficult to accomplish. 72. Those who seek refuge in me, Durga, will have no wretchedness anywhere. This eulogy of Durga is named Vajrapanjara and is highly meritorious. 73-75. Making an armour with this, one can cease to be afraid of even Yama....
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