Commanders in Chief: Bhishma, Drona, Karna, Shalya Maharathas: Shalya, Ashwathama, Somadatta, Bhurisrava, Bhagadatta, Jayadratha, Kritavarma Atirathas: Bhishma, Drona, Karna Pandava Army: is a coalition of 7 akshauhinis, primarily comprising of the Panchala and Matsya forces, the Rakshasa forces of Bhima's son, and Vrishni-Yadava heroes. Commanders in Chief: Dhristadyumna, Arjuna Maharathas: Yudhisthira, Bhima, Dhristadyumna ...

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Wars of Hindu Mythology, Wars of Hindu Mythology - War in Religion and Myth, Wars of Hindu Mythology - The Avataras of Vishnu, Wars of Hindu Mythology - Siva, Wars of Hindu Mythology - The Kshatriya Order, Wars of Hindu Mythology - Devastras, Wars of Hindu Mythology - The Devas and Asuras, Wars of Hindu Mythology - The Ramayana, Wars of Hindu Mythology - The Mahabharata, Wars of Hindu Mythology - The End of the World

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Bhava-bhakti - the initial stage of perfection in devotion. A stage of bhakti in which suddha-sattva, or the essence of Sri Krsna’s internal potency consisting of spiritual knowledge and bliss, is transmitted into the heart of the practicing bhakta from the heart of one of His eternal associates and softens the heart by different kinds of tastes. It is the first sprout of prema, or pure love of God. Bhava-bhakti is the seventh of the eight stages of development of the bhakti-lata, the creeper of devotion.

In Sri Brhad-Bhagavatamrta there are five divisions of bhava accepted amongst bhaktas:

1) jnana-bhakta (e.g. Bharata Maharaja) ,

2) suddha-bhakta (e.g. Ambarisa Mahaaraja) ,

3) prema-bhakta (e.g. Hanuman) ,

4) prema-para-bhakta (e.g. the Pandavas headed by Arjuna) , and

5) prematura-bhakta (atura means ‘very eager for’, or agitated out of prema e.g. the Yadavas headed by Uddhava).

(See also: Bhava-bhakti, Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

Indian Postal Department issued a stamp in 1997 in the memory of Dhillon’s contribution to liberation of India. Col. Dhillon accompanied an 18-member Azad Hind Expedition in 1995 in which there were three battle-scarred veterans of the INA: Colonel Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon, Colonel Lakshmi Sahgal and Captain S.S. Yadava. The expedition departed from Delhi to Singapore on 14 December 1995. The Expedition traversed 8000 km long route of the Azad Hind Fauj through the thick jungles and deep rivers, the high mountains and scorching plains treaded by the braves of the INA, the veterans recal ...

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Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - Childhood, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - Education, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - Joined army, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - Moved overseas, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - Dhillon in World War II, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - British forces surrendered, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - Formation of Indian National Army, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - Shaping Indian National Army, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - Provisional Government of Azad Hind, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - The 5th Guerrila Regiment, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - Dhillon moved to Burma, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - Dhillon meets Subhas Chandra Bose, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - The Nehru Brigade held Irrawaddy, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - Surrender of Indian National Army, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - The Red Fort trial, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - Dhillon released, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - Award, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - Memorials, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - As Author, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - About his family, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon - Reference

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Chandra-vansa candra-vansa (Sanskrit) (from chandra moon + vansa lineage, race)

Also Chandravamsa. The lunar race; one of the two great royal dynasties of ancient India. As related in the Vishnu-Purana, Soma (the moon), the child of the rishi Atri, gave birth to Budha (Mercury) who married Ila, daughter of the other great royal dynasty, the Suryavansa (solar race). Her descendants, Yadu and Puru, founded the two great branches of the Chandravansa (named respectively Yadava and Paurava).

The last important scion of the race of Yadu was the avatara Krishna. In the race of Puru were born Pandu and Dhritarashtra -- parents respectively of the Pandavas and Kurus, the heroes of the Mahabharata enumerated in the Bhagavad-Gita (ch 1).

"In Occultism, man is called a solar-lunar being, solar in his higher triad, and lunar in his quaternary. Moreover, it is the Sun who imparts his light to the Moon, in the same way as the human triad sheds its divine light on the mortal shell of sinful man. Life celestial quickens life terrestrial" (TG 76).

Rama, the hero of the Ramayana, is born in the Suryavansa, while Gautama Buddha belonged to the Chandravansa (TG 314).

(See also: Chandra-vansa, candra-vansa, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)

People of the Kuruba community have long essayed a variety of professions, and have not been confined to their traditional (and still predominant) occupation as shepherds and farmers. They have sprung several ruling dynasties, most recently the Holkars of Indore; indeed, Chhatrapati Shivaji, founder of the Maratha empire, was born of a Kuruba mother. It has also been surmised by some scholars that the Hoysala dynasty may have hailed from this community. Undeniably, a very large section of rural gentry in Karnataka, and many chieftains and feudal barons in past er ...

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Yudhishthira Yudhisthira (Sanskrit) One of the principal heroes of the Mahabharata, eldest of the five Pandavas, son of Kunti by the god of justice, Dharma. Because he possessed virtuous character and all the attributes of a model ruler, he was selected as heir apparent to the throne of Hastinapura by his uncle Dhritarashtra: this choice led to the enmity of his cousin Duryodhana and his followers (the Kauravas or Kurus), and eventually to the great conflict on the field of Kurukshetra described in the opening chapter of the Bhagavad-Gita. The Pandavas were victorious in this struggle, and Yudhishthira was crowned king.

One section of the Mahabharata is devoted to the attainment of svarga (heaven) by Yudhishthira. He set out on this pilgrimage with his dog, four brothers, and their wife Draupadi, who one by one fell by the way. Alone Yudhishthira and the dog ascended to svarga to be met by Dharma, who said the dog was not permitted to enter. Yudhishthira refused to enter without his dog and turned away from the goal, but Dharma explained that it was only a test of his compassion. Yudhishthira also descended into the underworld successfully, aiding his brothers and wife whom he found there, and they all ascended to svarga.

Orientalists have speculated as to whether there was a monarch named Yudhishthira at the time of the commencement of the kali yuga (3102 BC). The computation of periods in Hindu accounts, however, applied to cosmic events as well as to terrestrial catastrophes, and names were used in the same manner. Thus Yudhishthira, "the first King of the Sacea, who opens the Kali Yuga era, which has to last 432,000 years -- 'an actual King and man who lives 3,102 years BC,' applies also, name and all, to the great Deluge at the time of the first sinking of Atlantis. He is the 'Yudishthira born on the mountain of the hundred peaks at the extremity of the world beyond which nobody can go' and 'immediately after the flood' " (SD 1:369-70). About the time of the reign of Yudhishthira the epic tells of a small flood which destroyed the Yadavas. Yudhishthira is both an eponymous hero, and an epic hero, an historical character, such as were also Arjuna, Krishna, and the many other heroes mentioned in the Mahabharata, stated to have lived when kali yuga began, now some 5,000 years ago.

(See also: Yudhishthira, Yudhisthira, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Body mind and Soul)

The tales of Krishna appear in a number of ancient and medieval Hindu texts - virtually every Purana tells the full life-story or some highlights from it. In the absence of any historical biography, this summary is based on the Mahabharata, the Harivamsa, the Bhagavata Purana and the Vishnu Purana. The Mahabharata and its addendum Harivamsa are the oldest sources of the tale. Whilst all the four books are considered sacred by the Hindus, the two Puranas are the most theologically venerated. The scenes from the tale are set in north India, in ...

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Krishna, Krishna - The name, Krishna - Texts stories and literature, Krishna - The story of Krishna, Krishna - The incarnation, Krishna - Birth and childhood, Krishna - Boyhood and youth, Krishna - Krishna the prince, Krishna - The Kurukshetra war, Krishna - The last days, Krishna - The worship of Krishna, Krishna - Early references, Krishna - The Bhakti tradition, Krishna - Gita Govinda - the song of the cowherd, Krishna - Recent Krishna bhakti movements, Krishna - Krishna in Jainism, Krishna - Krishna in Buddhism, Krishna - Chronology

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The ancient name of the town of Belgaum was Venugrama meaning Bamboo Village. The most ancient place in the district is Halsi; and this, according to inscriptions on copper plates discovered in its neighborhood, was once the capital of a dynasty of nine Kadamba kings. It appears that from the middle of the 6th century to about 760 the area was held by the Chalukyas, who were succeeded by the Rashtrakutas. After the break-up of the Rashtrakuta power a portion of it survived in the Rattas (875-1250), who from 1210 onward m ...

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Belgaum District, Belgaum District - Border Problem, Belgaum District - History, Belgaum District - Belgaum Division

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Kurubas are Hindus and follow Shaivism; lord Shiva in the form of Beeralingeswara is the main deity. The worship of other deities such as Krishna, Mailara Linga, Yellamma, Venkateshwara and Rama has also been popular; the great poet Kanakadasa wrote timeless hymns in praise of Keshava, a form of Krishna. Beeralingeswara temples have "Balaga" with Gowda, Buddhivanta, Bandari, Kolkara etc. Kurubas were great warriors and had established many ancient kingdoms such as the the Hoysala kingdom in Karnataka and Pallava kingdom in present day Tamil Nadu; they reached their zenith of prosperity between AD.1300 & AD.1600 un ...

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Kuruba, Kuruba - Etymology, Kuruba - History and Origins, Kuruba - Clan Background, Kuruba - Culture, Kuruba - Other Names and Sub-Castes, Kuruba - Kurubas Today, Kuruba - Traditions, Kuruba - Some famous Kuruba Gowdas

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Traditionally being warriors and farmers, kurubas were late to take up modren day education, but have made a fast progress in many fields. They are today developing into a vibrant and dynamic community coming out of the nutshell of inferiority complex which was being imposed on them since the fall of Vijayanagara empire. The community is being ably led by many politicians and social thinkers who are today not only leading the kuruba community but also all the deprived sections of the society. Kurubas today have become the voice of all the de ...

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Kuruba, Kuruba - Etymology, Kuruba - History and Origins, Kuruba - Clan Background, Kuruba - Culture, Kuruba - Other Names and Sub-Castes, Kuruba - Kurubas Today, Kuruba - Traditions, Kuruba - Some famous Kuruba Gowdas

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1292 - Europe. November 17 - (Julian calendar) John Balliol is selected as King of Scotland from among 13 candidates by King Edward I of England; Edward then treats John as a puppet ruler and Scotland as a vassal state, eventually leading to the Wars of Scottish Independence commencing in 1296. 1292 - Asia. The Lanna kingdom of northern Thailand conquers and annexes the Mon kingdom of Haripunchai. The Vaghela dynasty in Gujarat is subjugated by the D ...

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Belgaum represents the intractable issue of border determination after the creation of linguistic states. On the surface, the district appears a perfect blend of Kannadigas and Maharashtrians. Except that the Maharashtrians have dinned into themselves the need to save their culture and values. "Shivaji and Ganesh Chaturthi processions have kept them alive. Belgaum has 865 Marathi-speaking villages, which include the prosperous Belgaum city. Karanataka Govt administration promotes business and routine work to be conducted in Kannada. I ...

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Belgaum District, Belgaum District - Border Problem, Belgaum District - History, Belgaum District - Belgaum Division

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A number of local traditions and regional deities may have been subsumed into the stories and person of Krishna. Accounts of or ballads about Krishna occur in a large number of works. These include the Mahabharata, the Bhagavad Gita, the Bhagavata Purana, and the Gita Govinda. Roughly one quarter of the Bhagavata Purana (mostly in the tenth book) is spent extolling his life and philosophy. The best known, or the most important stories of Krishna, include these: Krishna the butter-thief (Maakhanchor). One of the mos ...

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Belgaum represents the intractable issue of border determination after the creation of linguistic states. On the surface though, the district appears a perfect blend of Kannadigas and Maharashtrians. Belgaum has 865 Marathi-speaking villages, which include the prosperous Belgaum city. Karanataka Govt administration promotes business and routine work to be conducted in Kannada. In protest, the shops of Marathis have billboards and hoardings in Marathi and English. Belgaum has five Marathi language news dailie they are Tarun Bharat, Pud ...

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Belgaum District, Belgaum District - Border Problem, Belgaum District - History, Belgaum District - Belgaum Division

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Latur - Latur Pattern. Latur Pattern: is a phrase that recently evolved in Latur. Latur Pattern has emerged as a gold standard for secondary and higher secondary education in Maharashtra. This technique of education has been widely adopted in other places due to its consistent and successful track record at producing excellent results. The emphasis is more on completing the course-work early in the year and then focusing on practising for the examinations. The professors are not just teachers, but also coa ...

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Latur, Latur - Geography, Latur - Historical Importance, Latur - Importance in modern era, Latur - Latur Pattern, Latur - Politics & Leadership

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A number of local traditions and regional deities may have been subsumed into the stories and person of Krishna. Accounts of or ballads about Krishna occur in a large number of works. These include the Mahabharata, the Bhagavad Gita, the Bhagavata Purana, and the Gita Govinda. Roughly one quarter of the Bhagavata Purana (mostly in the tenth book) is spent extolling his life and philosophy. The best known, or the most important stories of Krishna, include these: Krishna the butter-thief (Maakhanchor). One of the mos ...

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Krishna, Krishna - The name, Krishna - Texts stories and literature, Krishna - The story of Krishna, Krishna - The incarnation, Krishna - Birth and childhood, Krishna - Boyhood and youth, Krishna - Krishna the prince, Krishna - The Kurukshetra war, Krishna - The last days, Krishna - The worship of Krishna, Krishna - Early references, Krishna - The Bhakti tradition, Krishna - Gita Govinda - the song of the cowherd, Krishna - Recent Krishna bhakti movements, Krishna - Krishna in Jainism, Krishna - Krishna in Buddhism, Krishna - Chronology

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By the 6th century BC, the Kuru kingdom figures in the list of the sixteen great kingdoms, the Mahajanapadas of the early Buddhist Anguttara Nikaya. At the time of Buddha, the Kuru realm was only three hundred leagues in extent. Jatakas attest that the capital of the Kurus was Indraprastha (Indapatta) near modern Delhi. It extended for seven leagues. The other city in the realm was Hatthinipura i.e Hastinapura. The reigning king Dhananjaya is stated as prince from the race of Yudhishtra. But he was merely a titular chieftain (king consul). During Buddha's time, Ra ...

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Kuru India, Kuru India - Geographical Location of Kuru, Kuru India - Kurus of Bharata war, Kuru India - Kurus of Buddha's times, Kuru India - Kuru Dharma, Kuru India - Speculations on origins, Kuru India - Kuru-Puru-Bharata connection, Kuru India - Central Asian origin of Kurus, Kuru India - Puranic View of Kuru Origin

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Yavatmal district is bounded on the north by Amravati District, to the northeast by Wardha District, to the east by Chandrapur District, to the south by Andhra Pradesh state and Nanded District, to the southwest by Hingoli District, and to the west by Washim District. Cotton and wheat are the predominant crops grown in the district. Yavatmal District forms the southeast corner of Amravati Division, which correspon ...

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Kurubas are Hindus follow Halumatha. Worshiping Almighty Source in stone (Linga) form might have originated from Halumatha. Stone is the source for the soil. Soil is the source for the plants. Plants are the source for the animals. This may be the reason for worshiping Almight in Stone. Through the ages, this stone worship tradition might have lead to worshiping Shiva(Pashupati) as Beeralingeswara, Mailara Linga, Malladevaru, Mahadeshwara, Nanjundeswara, Mallappa, Mallara, Mallikarjuna, Junjappa etc. Even the worshiping of shakti as Yellamma ...

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It is believed that Yavatmal, along with the rest of the erstwhile Berar province, was part of the legendary kingdom of Vidarbha mentioned in the Mahabharata. Berar also formed part of the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Asoka (272 to 231 BCE). Berar later came under the rule of the Satavahana dynasty (2nd century BCE–2nd century CE), the Vakataka dynasty (3rd to 6th centuries), the Chalukya dynasty (6th to 8th centuries), the Rashtrakuta dynasty (8th to 10th centuries), the Chalukyas again (10th to 12th centuries), and finally the Yada ...

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The climate is comparatively moderate throughout the year except during the months of April to June when the temperature reaches a maximum of 48 degrees Celsius. The average rainfall of the district is around 1280.0 mm. More than half of the rainfall is brought by southwest monsoon while a large portion of the rest of the district receives rainfall from the northeast monsoon also, during October and November. ...

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East Godavari, East Godavari - Geography, East Godavari - Climate, East Godavari - Administration, East Godavari - Demographics, East Godavari - History, East Godavari - Early Hindu kingdoms, East Godavari - Muslim empires and Hindu kingdoms 1323-1768, East Godavari - British rule 1768-1947, East Godavari - Since Indian independence 1947-present, East Godavari - External link

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