A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Manmatha
This page describes Manmatha which is located on page 296 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 “Manmatha” according to 39 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation [by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar]
(ii) Even the proverbial youth and handsomeness of Manmata, the deity reputed to be a paragon of beauty, are imparted unto him by the Lord, who is ‘Manmata Manmata . (iii) Three types of devotees have been mentioned in stanzas 2, 9 and 10 of this decad....
Read full contents: Pasuram 8.10.9
Bhajana-Rahasya [by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya]
Sakshat-manmatha-manmatha Krishna, who is the transcendental Kamadeva, manifested such a form to calm the gopis suffering. Shrila Jiva Gosvami writes in the Krama-sandarbha that manmatha-manmatha signifies that person who infatuates even Madana. Shri Krishnacandra displayed His Mohini-murti and even bewildered Mahadeva in his form as Rudra. But actually, Shri Krishna s form as sakshat-manmatha-manmatha is only displayed in the rasamandala....
Read full contents: Text 17
Garga Samhita (English) [by Danavir Goswami]
ambarah—garments; kaustubha-ratna—the Kaustubha jewel; bhushanah—decoration; vamshi—the flute; dharah—holding; manmatha—of Kamadevas; rashi—multitude; mohanah—enchanting....
Read full contents: Verse 1.16.18
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