Bhagavatkatha, Bhagavatkathā, Bhagavat-katha: 1 definition
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Bhagavatkatha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Bhagavad-gita (4th edition)Bhagavatkathā (भगवत्कथा) refers to “narrations of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam or the instructions of Śrī Bhagavān, as in Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā”. (cf. Glossary page from Śrīmad-Bhagavad-Gītā).
Source: Pure Bhakti: Bhajana-rahasya - 2nd EditionBhagavatkathā (भगवत्कथा) refers to:—See Hari-kathā. (cf. Glossary page from Bhajana-Rahasya).
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
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Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
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