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Gaudiya Vaishnavism, also known as Chaitanya Vaishnavism [288] and Hare Krishna, was founded by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486–1533) in India. "Gaudiya" refers to the Gauḍa region (present day Bengal / Bangladesh) with Vaishnavism meaning "the worship of Vishnu or Krishna ".
The name Sri Vaishnavism ( IAST: Śrīvaiṣṇavism) is derived from two words, Sri and Vaishnavism. In Sanskrit, the word Sri refers to goddess Lakshmi as well as a prefix that means "sacred, revered", and god Vishnu who are together revered in this tradition.
Jul 19, 2024 · Vaishnavism, one of the major forms of modern Hinduism, characterized by devotion to the god Vishnu and his incarnations (avatars). A devotee of Vishnu is called a Vaishnava. The devotional Vaishnava literature that emerged in Sanskrit and in vernacular writings from the 10th through the 16th.
The Vaishnava tradition has widely influenced South Asian culture through music, dance, theater and art. Vaishnavism’s heartfelt philosophy and poetic sacred texts integrate a profound theology with astute social discourse.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. जय माता दी The journey to the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is an enchanting journey of the places where Mata Vaishnavi had spent some time while observing various spiritual disciplines and penances.
Jul 19, 2024 · Vaishnavism is the worship and acceptance of Vishnu ( Sanskrit: “The Pervader” or “The Immanent”) or one of his various incarnations ( avatars) as the supreme manifestation of the divine. During a long and complex development, many Vaishnava groups emerged with differing beliefs and aims.
Gaudiya Vaishnav tradition asserts that in the current yuga, which is Kali Yuga, singing and chanting the various sacred names of God (Krishna) are sufficient for spiritual liberation.
Dec 21, 2023 · Yogapedia Explains Vaishnava. The Vaishnavas' main religious text is the Bhagavad Gita in which Krishna is the main character. Vaishnavas believe in the concept of bhakti (devotion) and the practice of Bhakti yoga, which is the path to spiritual liberation based on devotion to the supreme god.
This is a statuette of four-armed Vishnu, form the 8th or 9th century CE. Vaishnavism is a tradition of Hinduism. Its followers worship Vishnu or his avatars (his other forms), mainly Rama and Krishna as the highest, or original God. [1]
Jun 14, 2024 · Vaishnavism, however, has a long history, traceable to the Vishnu worship of the Rigveda, the Bhakti conception of the epics, and the Vasudeva cult from before the Common Era. Of the two main Vaishnava scriptures, or agama s, the Pancharatra (“Relating to the Period of Five Nights”) and the Vaikhanasa (“Relating to a Hermit or Ascetic ...
