Bhaktaraja, Bhaktarāja, Bhakta-raja: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBhaktarāja (भक्तराज) refers to the “chief of Devotees”, and is used as an epithet of Viṣṇu, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.19. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] Standing in front of Him and singing various songs of praise to Śiva who is favourably disposed towards His devotees He prevented Him and said thus: ‘[...] O lord, I am a great favourite of yours and am called the chief of Devotees [viz., Bhaktarāja]. Keeping my submission in mind be merciful towards me.’”
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.17.53 < [Chapter 17 - The Lord’s Travel to Gayā]
Verse 2.10.155 < [Chapter 10 - Conclusion of the Lord’s Mahā-prakāśa Pastimes]
Verse 1.16.109 < [Chapter 16 - The Glories of Śrī Haridāsa Ṭhākura]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.3.81 < [Chapter 3 - Prapañcātīta (beyond the Material Plane)]