Svabhakta, Sva-bhakta: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSvabhakta (स्वभक्त) refers to “one’s own devotion” [?], according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.39 (“The gods arrive at Kailāsa”).—Accordingly, as the guests arrived for Śiva’s marriage: “[...] Then all the gods, demons, Nāgas, Pataṅgas, Apsarasas, sages and others approached Śiva and proclaimed jovially. All of them said:—‘O lord, start on journey for wedding the great goddess, the daughter of the mountain, accompanied by us. Be merciful’. Then the omniscient Viṣṇu of joyful mind spoke befitting the occasion after bowing to Śiva with devotion. Viṣṇu said:—‘O lord of the gods, favourite of those who seek refuge in you, please carry out the task of your devotees. O lord, please listen to my submission (svabhakta—svabhaktānāṃ vijñaptiṃ śṛṇu me prabho). [...]’”
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bhakta, Shva.
Starts with: Svabhaktabaladayin.
Full-text: Dayini, Baladayin, Baladayini.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 4.19.19 < [Chapter 19 - A Thousand Names of Srī Yamunā]
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 10.16 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]
Text 10.13 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.4.75 < [Chapter 4 - Vaikuṇṭha (the spiritual world)]
Verse 1.4.24-25 < [Chapter 4 - Bhakta (the devotee)]