Bhishmadeva, Bhīṣmadeva: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Bhīṣmadeva can be transliterated into English as Bhismadeva or Bhishmadeva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Brhad BhagavatamrtamBhīṣmadeva (भीष्मदेव) refers to:—Grandfather of the Pāṇḍavas and Kauravas; one of the twelve mahājanas, or Vedic authorities; Commander-in-chief of the Kuru army during the battle of Kurukṣetra. (cf. Glossary page from Śrī Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta).
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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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.17.26 < [Chapter 17 - The Lord’s Travel to Gayā]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.5.62-63 < [Chapter 5 - Priya (the beloved devotees)]
Verse 2.2.98-99 < [Chapter 2 - Jñāna (knowledge)]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 2.5 < [Chapter 2 - Sāṅkhya-yoga (Yoga through distinguishing the Soul from the Body)]