Ashtakaliyalila, Aṣṭakālīyalīlā, Ashtakaliya-lila: 1 definition
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Ashtakaliyalila 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.
The Sanskrit term Aṣṭakālīyalīlā can be transliterated into English as Astakaliyalila or Ashtakaliyalila, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Bhajana-rahasya - 2nd EditionAṣṭakālīya-līlā (अष्टकालीय-लीला) refers to:—The pastimes that Śrī Kṛṣṇa performs with His associates during the eight periods of the day: (1) niśānta-līlā, pastimes at the end of night; (2) prātaḥ-līlā, pastimes at dawn; (3) pūrvāhna-līlā, morning pastimes; (4) madhyāhna-līlā, midday pastimes; (5) aparāhna-līlā, afternoon pastimes; (6) sāyaṃ-līlā, pastimes at dusk; (7) pradoṣa-līlā, evening pastimes; and (8) rātri-līlā, night pastimes. (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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Partial matches: Lila.
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