Dictionary - Yadavas: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Yadavas (yadus)
Yadavas (Yadus) The royal dynasty led by Krishna in Mathura and Dvaraka, descended from the ancient King Yadu, son of Yayati. The dyna...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yadava: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Yadava (yaadhava)
Yadava: Yadava (Yaadhava). Krishna's clan, which was founded by Yadu.   (See also: Yadava , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yadava: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Yadava
Yadava (Sanskrit) A descendant of Yadu; also a great race of Hindustan in which Krishna was born. The founder of this race, Yadu, was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yadava Dynasty: Encyclopedia - Yadava Dynasty
The Yadava Dynasty ruled a kingdom in what is now Maharashtra, India from the 12th century to the 14th century. The Yadavas were feudator...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ashvakas: Encyclopedia - Ashvakas
The Ashvakas are very ancient people of north-east Afghanistan. They find mention in the Puranas, Mahabharata and other ancient Sanskrit ...   » Read the article

Article - Peace On Earth: Secular And Sacred Equality  
Through the years, history shows that despite the existence of the caste system and its abuse by vested parties, the idea of equality ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yadu: Encyclopedia - Yadu
Yadu is the name of one of the five Aryan clans mentioned in the Rig Veda. The epic Mahabharata and Purans refer to Yadu as the eldest so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yadav: Encyclopedia - Yadav
Yadavs, known by various other names including Gopes, Gaurs, Yadavas, Ahirs ,Kurubas, Abhirs, Surabhirs, Suras, Surasena, Souryasaini, Gh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Surasena: Encyclopedia - Surasena
Surasena (or Shourasena) was the kingdom around the modern Brajabhumi. It was the sacred land of Lord Krishna in which he was born, raise...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Belgaum District: Encyclopedia - Belgaum District
Belgaum District has, by the 2001 Census of India, a population of approximately 4.2 million. The district has an area of 12,000 sq. km.,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhatti: Encyclopedia - Bhatti
Bhatti is a chandravanshi rajput clan and is one of the largest tribes of Rajputs, and also is a tribe of Jats. They reside for the most ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1292: Encyclopedia - 1292
For broader historical context, see 1290s and 13th century. 1292 - Events. 1292 - Europe. November 17 - (Julian calendar) John Ballio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dwarka: Encyclopedia - Dwarka
Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. Dwar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia - Krishna
Krishna (IAST kṛṣṇa, the Sanskrit for "the all-attractive one") is according to common Hindu tradition the eighth avatar of Vishnu....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Berar: Encyclopedia - Berar
Berar is a former province of British India, located in central India. It is now part of Maharashtra state, and where it is forms part of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ashvakas: Encyclopedia Ii - Ashvakas - Kamboja Cavalry In Ancient Wars
The Kambojas were basically a republican people. They were constituted into military Sanghas and Corporations to manage their affairs, as...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mathura: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Mathura (-dhama, -mandala, -puri)
Mathura (-dhama, -mandala, -puri) The eternal abode in which Krishna manifests Himself as the Lord of the Yadavas. During His descent ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yadav: Encyclopedia Ii - Yadav - Mythology
According to Hindu mythology, Yadavas are descendants from Yadu, one of the five Aryan clans mentioned in the Rig Veda. Prominenet among ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vrishnis: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Vrishnis
Vrishnis See Yadavas.   (See also: Vrishnis , Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Yadus: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Yadus
Yadus.   See YADAVA   (See also: Yadus , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Body mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Yadus: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Yadus
Yadus See Yadavas.   (See also: Yadus , Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Jadupati: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Jadupati
Jadupati. See YADAVA   (See also: Jadupati , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Vasudeva: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Vasudeva
Vasudeva (Sanskrit). The father of Krishna. He belonged to the Yadava branch of the Somavansa, or lunar race.   (See also: Vas...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yadu: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Yadu (yadhu)
Yadu: Yadu (Yadhu). Founder of Yadava clan into which Krishna was born; son of Yayathi.   (See also: Yadu , Hinduism, Hindu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Madhavas: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Madhavas
Madhavas (Sanskrit) In the plural, the descendants of Madhu, men of the race of Yadu, and hence often called Yadavas.   (See al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yadav: Encyclopedia Ii - Yadav - General Profile
Yadavas are the single largest community in India, estimated to be constituting more than 11% of the Indian population - in terms of shee...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yadavendra: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Yadavendra
Yadavendra Krishna, “Lord of the Yadavas.” Yadu One of the five sons of Yayati and the forefather of the Yadu dynasty. &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sudharma: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Sudharma
Sudharma The royal assembly hall of the Yadavas, which Krishna brought by force from Indra’s heaven.   (See also: Sudhar...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Surasena: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Surasena
Surasena A great Yadava king, father of Vasudeva and Kunti. The province of Surasena, which includes the Mathura district, is named af...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Latur: Encyclopedia Ii - Latur - Historical Importance
Latur has an ancient history. It was home to the Rashtrakutas which ruled the Deccan from year 753-973AD and was part of Ashoka's empire....   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vasudeva: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Vasudeva
Vasudeva (Sanskrit) Father of Krishna and husband of Devaki, likewise brother of Kunti (the mother of the five Pandava princes). He be...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sathadhanva: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Sathadhanva (shathadhanva)
Sathadhanva: Sathadhanva (Shathadhanva). Yadava king. He stole a famous gem, killing its owner, and Krishna and Balarama then kille...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ashvakas: Encyclopedia Ii - Ashvakas - Geographical Location
The Ashvakas were located in the eastern parts of modern Afghanistan in the intervening river valleys starting from Laghman in the west u...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ashvakas: Encyclopedia Ii - Ashvakas - Ashvakas Are The Kambojas
Ashvakas - Buddhist Texts evidence. Aruppa-Niddesa of Visuddhimagga by Buddhaghosa describes the Kamboja land as the base of horses (10...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ashvakas: Encyclopedia Ii - Ashvakas - More Opinions From Scholars
Sir Thomas H. Holdich, in the his classic book, The Gates of India, writes that the Aspasians (Aspasios) represent the modern Kafirs (The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ashvakas: Encyclopedia Ii - Ashvakas - Afghan And Ashvakan Relationship
According to modern view, the name Afghan derives from Sanskrit Ashvaka or Ashvakan, the Assakenoi of classical writings. McCrindle obser...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yadaya: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Yadaya
Yadaya (Sanskrit). A descendant of Yadu; of the great race in which Krishna was born. The founder of this line was Yadu, the son of Ki...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kalayavana: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Kalayavana (kaalayavana)
Kalayavana: Kalayavana (Kaalayavana). Wicked king, who secured boon from Siva that no Yadava could kill him. In combat with Krishna...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daulatabad: Encyclopedia Ii - Daulatabad - Fort Of Devagiri
The area of the city includes the hill-fortress of Devagiri (sometimes latinised to Deogiri). It stands on a conical hill, about 200 mete...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dwarka: Encyclopedia Ii - Dwarka - History
The legend says that Lord Krishna renounced war in Mathura for the greater good (and hence the name Ranchodrai) and founded (and settled ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aniruddha: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Aniruddha
Aniruddha A son of Pradyumna and grandson of Krishna. Aniruddha’s eternal consort, Usha, sequestered him in the palace of her fa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wars Of Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Wars Of Hindu Mythology - The Mahabharata
Commanders in Chief: Bhishma, Drona, Karna, Shalya Maharathas: Shalya, Ashwathama, Somadatta, Bhurisrava, Bhagadatta, Jayadratha, Kritava...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhava-bhakti: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Bhava-bhakti
Bhava-bhakti - the initial stage of perfection in devotion. A stage of bhakti in which suddha-sattva, or the essence of Sri Krsna̵...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon: Encyclopedia Ii - Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - Memorials
Indian Postal Department issued a stamp in 1997 in the memory of Dhillon’s contribution to liberation of India. Col. Dhillon accompanie...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chandra-vansa, Candra-vansa: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Chandra-vansa, Candra-vansa
Chandra-vansa candra-vansa (Sanskrit) (from chandra moon + vansa lineage, race)   Also Chandravamsa. The lunar race; one of the t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kuruba: Encyclopedia Ii - Kuruba - Clan Background
People of the Kuruba community have long essayed a variety of professions, and have not been confined to their traditional (and still pre...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yudhishthira, Yudhisthira: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Yudhishthira, Yudhisthira
Yudhishthira Yudhisthira (Sanskrit) One of the principal heroes of the Mahabharata, eldest of the five Pandavas, son of Kunti by the g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - The Story Of Krishna
The tales of Krishna appear in a number of ancient and medieval Hindu texts - virtually every Purana tells the full life-story or some hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Belgaum District: Encyclopedia Ii - Belgaum District - History
The ancient name of the town of Belgaum was Venugrama meaning Bamboo Village. The most ancient place in the district is Halsi; and this, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kuruba: Encyclopedia Ii - Kuruba - Culture
Kurubas are Hindus and follow Shaivism; lord Shiva in the form of Beeralingeswara is the main deity. The worship of other deities such as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kuruba: Encyclopedia Ii - Kuruba - Kurubas Today
Traditionally being warriors and farmers, kurubas were late to take up modren day education, but have made a fast progress in many fields...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1292: Encyclopedia Ii - 1292 - Events
1292 - Europe. November 17 - (Julian calendar) John Balliol is selected as King of Scotland from among 13 candidates by King Edward I ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Belgaum District: Encyclopedia Ii - Belgaum District - Border Problem
Belgaum represents the intractable issue of border determination after the creation of linguistic states. On the surface, the district ap...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Texts, Stories, And Literature
A number of local traditions and regional deities may have been subsumed into the stories and person of Krishna. Accounts of or ballads a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - East Godavari: Encyclopedia Ii - East Godavari - Demographics
Literates Child Population 0-6 Age Group ... See also:East Godavari, East Godavari - Geography, East Godavari - Climate, East Godavari ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Belgaum District: Encyclopedia Ii - Belgaum District - Border Problem
Belgaum represents the intractable issue of border determination after the creation of linguistic states. On the surface though, the dist...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Latur: Encyclopedia Ii - Latur - Importance In Modern Era
Latur - Latur Pattern. Latur Pattern: is a phrase that recently evolved in Latur. Latur Pattern has emerged as a gold standard for seco...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Texts Stories And Literature
A number of local traditions and regional deities may have been subsumed into the stories and person of Krishna. Accounts of or ballads a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kuru India: Encyclopedia Ii - Kuru India - Kurus Of Buddha's Times
By the 6th century BC, the Kuru kingdom figures in the list of the sixteen great kingdoms, the Mahajanapadas of the early Buddhist Angutt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yavatmal District: Encyclopedia Ii - Yavatmal District - Geography
Yavatmal district is bounded on the north by Amravati District, to the northeast by Wardha District, to the east by Chandrapur District, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kuruba: Encyclopedia Ii - Kuruba - Culture
Kurubas are Hindus follow Halumatha. Worshiping Almighty Source in stone (Linga) form might have originated from Halumatha. Stone is the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yavatmal District: Encyclopedia Ii - Yavatmal District - History
It is believed that Yavatmal, along with the rest of the erstwhile Berar province, was part of the legendary kingdom of Vidarbha mentione...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - East Godavari: Encyclopedia Ii - East Godavari - Climate
The climate is comparatively moderate throughout the year except during the months of April to June when the temperature reaches a maximu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - East Godavari: Encyclopedia Ii - East Godavari - Administration
As per provisional population figures of 2001 Census of India, the total number of Mandals are 59. However as per G.O.Ms.No.31, Revenue (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Krishna In Buddhism
Krishna figure as a very minor figure in Buddhism. He appears in the Ghata Jataka as a prince who along with his other brothers captures ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kuru India: Encyclopedia Ii - Kuru India - Geographical Location Of Kuru
In the epic times (final centuries BC), the region between the triangle of Thaneshwar, Hissar and Hastinapur was distinguished by three d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daulatabad: Encyclopedia Ii - Daulatabad - The City
The original widespread capital city is now mostly unoccupied and has been reduced to a village. Much of its survival depends on the tour...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - The Name
The Sanskrit name and word is written kṛṣṇa in IAST transliteration (the equivalent of Devanagari कृष्ण; see Sanskrit for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Krishna In Jainism
The most exalted fugures in Jainism are the 24 Tirthankaras. Krishna when he was incorpoarted into the Jain list of herioc figures presen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Chronology
A paper presented recently[citation needed] at a convention in Prabhas Patan near Somnath, speculates that Krishna "died" at the age of 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - East Godavari: Encyclopedia Ii - East Godavari - Geography
East Godavari District is bounded on the north by Visakhapatnam District and the state of Orissa, on the east and south by the Bay of Ben...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Literary Sources
The earliest text that records the deeds of Krishna is the Mahabharata. He is described as the incarnation of Vishnu and is one of the mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vijayanagara Empire: Encyclopedia Ii - Vijayanagara Empire - Founding
The founding of the original kingdom was based on the principality of Anegondi, based on a fortified town on the Tungabhadra river in the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kuru India: Encyclopedia Ii - Kuru India - Kurus Of Bharata War
Kurus emerged as the first major kingdom of Vedic civilization following the Rigvedic period. Legendary accounts are preserved in the San...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mahajanapadas: Encyclopedia Ii - Mahajanapadas - Malla
The Mallas are frequently mentioned in Buddhist and Jain works. They were a powerful people dwelling in Eastern India. Panduputra Bhimase...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mahabharata Sword: Encyclopedia Ii - Mahabharata Sword - Sword With The Historical Personages
The Devas then presented the mighty sword to Manu, advising him to wield it with utmost care, only resorting to it for punishing the tran...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharashtra: Encyclopedia Ii - Maharashtra - Demographics
A person native to the state is called a Maharashtrian. As per the 2001 census, Maharashtra has a population of 96,752,247 inhabitants ma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gujarat: Encyclopedia Ii - Gujarat - Geography
Gujarat is the westernmost state of India. It is bounded by the Arabian Sea to the west and southwest, Pakistan to the north, by the stat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharashtra: Encyclopedia Ii - Maharashtra - Geography
Maharashtra encompasses an area of 308,000 km² (119,000 mi²), the third largest in India after Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharashtra: Encyclopedia Ii - Maharashtra - Economy
Maharashtra's is India's leading industrial state contributing 23% of India's industrial output. 64.14% of the people are employed in agr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gujarat: Encyclopedia Ii - Gujarat - Administrative Divisions Of Gujarat
In 1960, Gujarat was created out of the 17 northern districts of former State of Bombay. These districts were further subdivided later on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gujarat: Encyclopedia Ii - Gujarat - Economy
It is one of India's most prosperous states, having a per-capita GDP significantly above India's average. [citation needed] Major Agricul...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Krishna In The Performing Arts
The earliest mention of any performance based on the Krishna story is mentioned in Patanjali's Mahabhashya. But it is not clear what kind...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gujarat: Encyclopedia Ii - Gujarat - Demography
Its primary language is Gujarati. The majority of its residents are Hindus, with significant percentages following Islam, Jainism, Zoroas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mahajanapadas: Encyclopedia Ii - Mahajanapadas - Magadha
The first reference to the Magadhas occurs in the Atharva-Veda where they are found listed along with the Angas, Gandharis and the Mujava...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharashtra: Encyclopedia Ii - Maharashtra - History
Not much is known about Maharashtra's early history, and its recorded history dates back to the 3rd century BC, with the use the Maharast...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharashtra: Encyclopedia Ii - Maharashtra - Divisions
Maharashtra is divided into thirty-five districts, which are grouped into six divisions: Aurangabad, Amravati, Konkan, Nagpur, Nashik, an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chalukya: Encyclopedia Ii - Chalukya - The Kalyani Chalukyas
The Chalukyas of Kalyani played an important role in shaping the history of Karnataka during the eleventh and twelfth centuries A. D. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharashtra: Encyclopedia Ii - Maharashtra - Geography
Maharashtra encompasses an area of 308,000 km² (119,000 mi²), the third largest in India after Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mahabharata: Encyclopedia Ii - Mahabharata - The Books
The Mahabharata is written in eighteen parvas (chapters or books) which are: Adi-parva - Introduction, birth and upbringing of the princ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chalukya: Encyclopedia Ii - Chalukya - The Kalyani Chalukyas
The Chalukyas of Kalyani played an important role in shaping the history of Karnataka during the eleventh and twelfth centuries A. D. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gujarat: Encyclopedia Ii - Gujarat - Economy
The economy of Gujarat shows that it is one of the most prosperous states of the country, having a per-capita GDP significantly above Ind...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gujarat: Encyclopedia Ii - Gujarat - Demographics
Its official and primary language is Gujarati. The religion of the majority of its residents is Hinduism, in addition to significant perc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gujarat: Encyclopedia Ii - Gujarat - History
Situated on the western coast of India, the name of the state is derived from Gujjarātta (Gurjar Rāshtra), which means the land of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharashtra: Encyclopedia Ii - Maharashtra - Government
Like all states in India, the head of state is the governor, appointed by the Central government. His or her post is largely ceremonial. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gujarat: Encyclopedia Ii - Gujarat - History
Situated on the western coast of India, the name of the state is derived from Gujjarātta (Gurjar Rāshtra), which means the land of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gujarat: Encyclopedia Ii - Gujarat - Politics
Gujarat is governed by a Legislative Assembly of 182 members. Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) are elected on the basis of adult...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gujarat: Encyclopedia Ii - Gujarat - Educational Institutions
Gujarat is home to an Indian Institute of Management, located in the city of Ahmedabad. The institute has been rated as the best in Asia ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gujarat: Encyclopedia Ii - Gujarat - Tourism
Lothal is the site of the ancient ruins of the first Indian port, during the times of the Indus Valley Civilization. The Modhera Sun Temp...   » Read the article

Article - Mysticism Sitemap I - Y
This is a sitemap for Mysticism - Y . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word.  ...   » Read the article