Significance of Sapta

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Synonyms: -seven, Septet, Heptad, 7

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Hindu concept of 'Sapta'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, "Sapta" signifies the number seven. It is associated with the seven days that Lord Krishna held up Govardhana Hill, a significant event in Hindu mythology.

Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
Vaishnavism Books

From: Garga Samhita (English)

(1) "Sapta" represents the number seven, specifically referring to the seven generations of ancestors from the mother's, father's, and wife's families.[1] (2) This indicates the number seven, specifically the number of days Lord Krishna held Govardhana Hill.[2]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) 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’).