Sarvago, Sarva-go: 1 definition
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Sarvago means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: De Gruyter: A Buddhist Ritual Manual on AgricultureSarvago (सर्वगो) refers to “all the cattle”, according to the Vajratuṇḍasamayakalparāja, an ancient Buddhist ritual manual on agriculture from the 5th-century (or earlier), containing various instructions for the Sangha to provide agriculture-related services to laypeople including rain-making, weather control and crop protection.—Accordingly, [when the Bhagavān reached the vicinity of the residence of Vaiśravaṇa], “[...] All people, women, men, boys and girls, cattle (sarvago), horses, mares, buffaloes, elephants, camels, donkeys and so on became delighted by comfort. That lotus lake had an expansion of two yojanas and [a depth of] a fathom all around in the four directions. [...]”
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Go, Sharva, Carva.
Starts with: Carvakollai, Sarvagocara.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Sarvago, Sarva-go; (plurals include: Sarvagos, gos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 290 [Devas assist Śakti in her pentad functions] < [Chapter 4 - Fourth Vimarśa]
Shiva Gita (study and summary) (by K. V. Anantharaman)
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 1.11.32 < [Chapter 11 - Description of Śrī Kṛṣṇacandra’s Birth]