a Tushita God
Bhagavān (II) — a Tuṣita God. Br. II. 36. 10. [ID=9361]
— The Purana Index
भगवान्bhagavān
भगवान् (bhagavān) is a Sanskrit word meaning the principal and eternal god, the sum and substance of the three Vedas, the cherisher and supporter of the universe, the leader or creator, an epithet of Vasudeva, a Tushita God. Its 4 recorded definitions are grouped into 3 contexts, among them Specific Divine or Mythological Beings, Abstract Quality or Concept, The Supreme God / Ultimate Principle.
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Meanings by context
Specific Divine or Mythological Beings
2 definitions
one of Danus sons
Bhagavān (IV) — one of Danu's sons. Vā. 68. 5. [ID=9363]
— The Purana Index
Abstract Quality or Concept
1 definition
the quality of bhaga and sadbhava
Bhagavān (III) — the quality of Bhaga and Sadbhāva. Vā. 5. 36. [ID=9362]
— The Purana Index
The Supreme God / Ultimate Principle
1 definition
1. The principal and eternal god. 2. The sum and substance of the three Vedas. 3. The cherisher and supporter of the universe. 4. The leader or creator. 5. An epithet of Vasudeva.
भगवान् (bhagavān) [Printed book page 2-525]
Bhagavān (I) — The principal and eternal god;1 the sum and substance of the three Vedas; Bha. — cherisher and supporter of the universe; Ga, — the leader or creator; Bhaga indicates six properties, dominion, might, glory, splendour, wisdom and detachment; Va, elemental spirit in which all beings exist and which exists in all beings; thus it is the name of Vāsudeva. Vi. VI. 5. 69-79. [ID=9360]
Bhagavān (I) — The principal and eternal god;1 the sum and substance of the three Vedas; Bha. — cherisher and supporter of the universe; Ga, — the leader or creator; Bhaga indicates six properties, dominion, might, glory, splendour, wisdom and detachment; Va, elemental spirit in which all beings exist and which exists in all beings; thus it is the name of Vāsudeva. Vi. VI. 5. 69-79. [ID=9360]
— The Purana Index
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