Vishnvamsha, Vishnu-amsha, Viṣṇvaṃśa: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vishnvamsha 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 Viṣṇvaṃśa can be transliterated into English as Visnvamsa or Vishnvamsha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Wisdom Library: Padma-puranaViṣṇvaṃśa (विष्ण्वंश) refers to a “portion of Viṣṇu”, according to the Padmapurāṇa 1.15.—Accordingly, as Vyāsa said to Jaimini:—“[...] O Brāhmaṇa, listen. I (shall) again tell you about the greatness of Viṣṇu, having heard which a man becomes free from all sins. O best Brāhmaṇa, this entire world is a portion of Viṣṇu (i.e., viṣṇvaṃśa). Therefore, those wise men who desire the highest knowledge, look upon it as full of Viṣṇu. All gods like Brahmā, Śaṅkara, Rudra are Viṣṇu’s portions (i.e., viṣṇvaṃśa). Therefore, worship offered to all gods, goes to Viṣṇu alone”.
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationViṣṇvaṃśa (विष्ण्वंश) refers to a “part of Viṣṇu” and is used to describe Mount Himavat, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.1.—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] O excellent sage, there in the northern region is a mountain called Himavat who is the lord of mountains and has great splendour and prosperity. [...] He is of pure soul, an abode of austerities. He sanctifies even the great souls. He is the bestower of the benefit of austerities. He is the auspicious storehouse of multifarious minerals. He is of a divine form. He is beautiful in every part. He is the unaffected part of Viṣṇu (i.e., viṣṇvaṃśa—viṣṇvaṃśo'vikṛtaḥ). He is the king of leading mountains and a great favourite of the good”.
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: Amsha, Vishnu.
Full-text: Amsha.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Vishnvamsha, Visnu-amsa, Vishnu-amsha, Viṣṇvaṃśa, Viṣṇu-aṃśa, Visnvamsa; (plurals include: Vishnvamshas, amsas, amshas, Viṣṇvaṃśas, aṃśas, Visnvamsas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.12.207 < [Chapter 12 - The Lord’s Wandering Throughout Navadvīpa]
Verse 1.12.267-270 < [Chapter 12 - The Lord’s Wandering Throughout Navadvīpa]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
The Brahma Purana (by G. P. Bhatt)