Sadhusanga, Sadhu-samga, Sadhu-sanga, Sādhusaṃga, Sadhusamga, Sādhusaṅga, Sādhusanga: 4 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Vaishnavism
2. Purana
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Introduction:

Sadhusanga 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

Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)

Sādhusaṅga (साधुसङ्ग) refers to “the association of saintly persons; the second stage in the development of the creeper of bhakti and the most important factor for advancement in bhakti”. (cf. Glossary page from Śrīmad-Bhagavad-Gītā).

Source: Pure Bhakti: Bhagavad-gita (4th edition)

Sādhusaṅga (साधुसङ्ग) refers to:—Association of highly advanced devotees; the first stage in the development of the creeper of devotion and the most important factor for advancement in bhakti. (cf. Glossary page from Bhajana-Rahasya).

Source: Pure Bhakti: Bhajana-rahasya - 2nd Edition

Sādhusanga (साधुसन्ग) refers to:—Association of advanced devotees; the first stage in the development of the creeper of devotion and the most important factor for advancement in bhakti. (cf. Glossary page from Śrī Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta).

Source: Pure Bhakti: Brhad Bhagavatamrtam

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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’).

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Sādhusaṅga (साधुसङ्ग) refers to “one who is associated with saintly men”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.15 (“The birth of Jalandhara and his marriage”).—Accordingly, as Indra said to Ghasmara (messenger of Jalandhara): “[...] Formerly the Asura Śaṅkha the son of the ocean was stupid enough to be inimical to me. He was spared by me because he was associated with saintly men (sādhusaṅga). But when his predilection became sinful and he became violent towards saintly men, he was killed in the interior of the ocean by Viṣṇu, my younger brother. Hence O messenger, go immediately and explain to the Asura, son of the ocean, our purpose for churning the ocean”.

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

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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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