Tara in Hinduism
author: Bikas Kumar Bhattacharya
edition: 2003, Eastern Book Linkers
pages: 414
ISBN-10: 8178540215
Topic: Hinduism
Textual Interpretations - Meru
This page describes Meru from pages 248-250 in the book: Tara in Hinduism by Bikas Kumar Bhattacharya. This book represents a study of the Goddess Tara (तारा, tārā) and collects various standpoints regarding her cult from both Buddhist and Brahmanical sources. This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms. It is part of the series “Textual Interpretations”.
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Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation [by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar]
English translation of verse 8. 9. 2: Ye, elders, What can I do, if this lady stands lost in admiration Of Tiruppuliyur, abounding in lovely gardens, where remains The Lord with the crown resplendent, garland and jewels many Beaming like the glorious sun that on lovely mount Meru rises And the grand galaxy of stars luminous? Notes: The mate goes on repeating, “what can I do for this lady s condition?”...
Read full contents: Pasuram 8.9.2
Samarangana-sutradhara (Summary) [by D. N. Shukla]
Meru and others, 16 Prasadas (Meru-adi-shodasha Prasada). [Note: This chapter corresponds to Chapter 55 of the original Samarangana-Sutradhara] This chapter gives a glowing account of a group of sixteen Prasadas beginning with Meru (see others in the Study proper). The temple Meru heads the list and is given a special treatment eulogised as Prasadaraja—king of Prasadas. I am, therefore, compelled to take a detailed notice of it as gathered from this and other chapters on Meru....
Read full contents: Chapter 58 - Meru and others, 16 Prasadas (Meru-adi-shodasha Prasada)
The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
Thus the Meru would be associated with the twelve (mountains). One should worship (lord) Vishnu or (lord) Shiva after fasting preceded by bathing. The Meru should be worshipped with the sacred syllables in front of the deity and given to a brahmin....
Read full contents: Chapter 212 - Gifts granting the desired fruits
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