Bhagavata

/ˌbɑː.ɡə.ˈvɑ.tə/ noun

Definition

A follower or devotee of the Bhagavata Purana, or a text describing stories of Krishna and Hindu theology.

Etymology

From Sanskrit भागवत (bhāgavata), a noun form derived from bhagavat. The Bhagavata Purana is one of Hinduism's most important sacred texts, and the word extended to mean both the text and those devoted to its teachings.

Kelly Says

The Bhagavata Purana influenced an entire philosophical movement (Bhagavatism) where you'll find some of Hinduism's most lyrical poetry about divine love and devotion—it's like the spiritual Beatles of ancient Sanskrit!

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