Nagottama, Nāgottama, Naga-uttama: 2 definitions
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Nagottama 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationNagottama (नगोत्तम) refers to “excellent mountain” and is used to describe Himācala (Himavat), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.8.—Accordingly, Nārada said to Himavat:—“[..] By propitating Śiva with her penance she will acquire the lustre of gold and will be known as Svarṇagaun. Your daughter will be as fair-complexioned as lightning. This girl will be famous in the name of Gaurī, She will deserve the respect of Viṣṇu, Brahmā and the other Gods. O excellent mountain [i.e., nagottama], you shall not give her to anyone else. This is a secret of the gods. This shall not be revealed to any one else”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryNāgottama (नागोत्तम).—name of two former Buddhas in the same list: Mahāvastu iii.233.2; 239.6.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
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