Bhagavat

/ˌbɑː.ɡə.ˈvɑt/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to God or the divine in Hindu philosophy; literally meaning 'divine' or 'blessed.'

Etymology

From Sanskrit भगवत् (bhagavat), meaning 'blessed' or 'divine,' derived from bhaga (fortune/god). The term emphasizes the sacred or godlike quality of something.

Kelly Says

The word 'Bhagavat' appears in the title of the Bhagavad Gita, making it one of the most frequently encountered Sanskrit words in Western spirituality, though most English readers never realize it means 'of the divine.'

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