Suvarnasadrishaprabha, Suvarṇasadṛśaprabha, Suvarna-sadrishaprabha: 1 definition

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Suvarnasadrishaprabha 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 Suvarṇasadṛśaprabha can be transliterated into English as Suvarnasadrsaprabha or Suvarnasadrishaprabha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

[«previous next»] — Suvarnasadrishaprabha in Pancaratra glossary
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (p)

Suvarṇasadṛśaprabha (सुवर्णसदृशप्रभ) refers to “one whose splendor resembles gold”, and is used to describe Garuḍa, according to the second chapter of the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā (Toxicology).—Accordingly, text text dictates that a Garuḍa-upāsaka, the aspirant, must meditate on Garuḍa of the following form—[...] He shines with his head adorned with a crown, bedecked with jewels, handsome in every limb, with tawny eyes and tremendous speed, shining like gold (suvarṇasadṛśaprabha), long-armed, broad-shouldered and adorned with the eight divine serpents or Nāgas.

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Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

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