A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Ekadanta
This page describes Ekadanta which is located on page 579 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 “Ekadanta” according to 12 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) [by Chandrima Das]
Also known as Ganapati (Lord of the Ganas), Vigneshvara (remover of obstacles) and Eka-danta (one tusked), Ganesha the elephant headed God is invoked in the beginning of any new work or assignment for an auspicious commencement. His iconography, therefore, is hugely eclectic. An especially charming depiction, in a cavetemple at Udayagiri, Central India, shows the god seated like a quiet and introspective child. (* 1) EI, Vol. XXI, pp. 149-151. (* 2) CII, Vol....
Read full contents: Elephants in Shaivism
Baudhayana Dharmasutra [by Georg Bühler]
'Om, I satiate Vighna; Vinayaka; Vira; Sthula; Varada; Hastimukha; Vakratunda; Ekadanta; Lambodara; the male attendants of Vighna; the female attendants of Vighna. 8. 'Om, I satiate Sanatkumara; Skanda; Indra; Shashthi; Shanmukha; Vishakha; Mahasena; Subrahmanya; the male attendants of Skanda; the female attendants of Skanda. 9. 'Om, I satiate Aditya; Soma; Aṅgaraka; Budha; Brihaspati; Shukra; Shanaishcara; Rahu; Ketu. To....
Read full contents: Prashna II, Adhyaya 5, Kandika 9
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) [by Geetika Kaw Kher]
It mentions a Saivite priest named “Ekadanta Ramayya” who is described as a Vira Saiva saint in the Canna Basava Purana . He is supposed to have vanquished Jain scholars in Shastrarth and later destroyed their shrine and built a large temple of Vira Somanatha in its place....
Read full contents: Kalamukhas and Virasaivas: The present day tradition
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