Shreshta, Śreṣṭa, Srestā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Shreshta 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 Śreṣṭa can be transliterated into English as Sresta or Shreshta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
One of the 108 names of Krishna; Meaning: "The Most Glorious Lord"
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)
Śreṣṭa (श्रेष्ट).—A Sudhāmāna god.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 36. 28.
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
Nepali dictionary
Srestā (स्रेस्ता):—n. account book; book keeping;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Shreshtam, Shreshtan.
Full-text: Sresta-shiksha, Sresta-adalata, Sresta-pathashala, Motha-sresta, Sresta-adaalat, Sresta-paathshaala, Moth-sresta, Shreshtam, Agrayaniyama.
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