Govardhanashila, Govardhanaśilā, Govardhana-shila: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Govardhanaśilā can be transliterated into English as Govardhanasila or Govardhanashila, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Arcana-dipika - 3rd EditionGovardhanaśilā (गोवर्धनशिला) refers to:—One of the sacred stones that constitute Govardhana Hill. (cf. Glossary page from Arcana-dīpikā).
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: Shila, Govardhana, Cila.
Full-text: Bhaktyanga.
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