Bhaktabhavavilakshana, Bhaktabhāvavilakṣaṇa, Bhaktabhava-vilakshana: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Bhaktabhāvavilakṣaṇa can be transliterated into English as Bhaktabhavavilaksana or Bhaktabhavavilakshana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Bhaktabhāvavilakṣaṇa (भक्तभावविलक्षण) (lit. “concerning what is special about true devotees’ thoughts”) is the name of the eighth chapter of the Paramapuruṣasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text in ten chapters composed of 940 verses dealing with the personnel of a temple, their prerequisites and duties, their different ranks, the privileges and responsibilities of each etc.—Description of the chapter [bhaktabhāvavilakṣaṇa]: The Ṛṣis ask to know more about prapanna-devotees (1-3). Nārada in his response emphasizes the thoughts and intentions of devotees (rather than mere superficial acts), pointing out that such persons are rewarded according to their hearts’ devotion (1-7). By the same token, he stresses, no matter how much one does, if his heart is not right, the work avails him nothing toward his salvation (8-10). Those whose thoughts reflect commitment, dedication and reverence in regard to the Lord—such devotees will get release (11-29). When testing times come, the true believer will always ask himself what may be the cause of his calamities, trying to trace them to his own faults, rejoicing always in the Lord’s grace which helps him work away in such manner his past sins (30-38). One’s thoughts should always be on God; for one never knows when death will come (39-41a). Everywhere and always—whether travelling or staying at home—one should avail of every opportunity to maintain closeness to God (41b-5ta). Whatever is done in this world should be done as a loving duty [kaiṅkarya] to the Lord; moreover one should avoid doing things simply for personal gain (51b-58a). A prapanna should strive to visit each and every holy place-such activities please God and help the devotee to win His grace (58b-71a). These things, Nārada reminds his listeners, are exactly what Brahmā heard from Nārāyaṇa (71b-72).
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
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Partial matches: Vilakshana, Bhaktabhava.
Full-text: Prapanna.
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