Golokavasin, Golokavāsin, Goloka-vasin: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationGolokavāsin (गोलोकवासिन्) refers to a “resident of Goloka” and is used to describe Rādhā (daughter Kalāvatī), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.2.—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra said to the three daughters of Svadhā (i.e., Menā, Dhanyā and Kalāvatī) after cursing them:—“[...] ye the daughters of forefathers (i.e., Kalāvatī) shall shine in heaven. By the vision of Viṣṇu your evil actions have been quelled. [...] Kalāvatī’s daughter Rādhā, resident of Goloka (i.e., golokavāsin) shall become the wife of Kṛṣṇa united with him in secret love”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Partial matches: Goloka, Vasi.
Full-text: Radha.
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