Pragjyotishapura, Prāgjyotiṣapura, Pragjyotisha-pura: 1 definition
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Pragjyotishapura 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.
The Sanskrit term Prāgjyotiṣapura can be transliterated into English as Pragjyotisapura or Pragjyotishapura, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Brhad BhagavatamrtamPrāgjyotiṣapura (प्राग्ज्योतिषपुर) refers to:—(see Kāmākhyādevī). (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’).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Pragjyotisha, Pura.
Full-text: Bhagadatta, Kamakhyadevi, Vajradatta, Kamarupa, Mahodara.
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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.1.35-37 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 1.6.53 < [Chapter 6 - Description of Kaṃsa’s Strength]
The Killing of Narakasura < [Fifth Section]
Chapter 7 - The Seventh Day of Combat < [Bhisma Parva]
Chapter 2 - The Twelfth Day at Kurukshetra; The Fall of King Bhagadatta < [Drona Parva]
Chapter 5 - The Fourth Day of the Great Rivalry; Bhima Kills Eight of Dhritarastra's Sons < [Bhisma Parva]
Lord Hayagriva in Sanskrit Literature (by Anindita Adhikari)
Hayagrīva in the Yoginī Tantra (Introduction) < [Chapter 6]
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Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)