The Term "Bhagwat" - Meaning and Contexts.भगवत्" (संस्कृत: भगवत्) शब्द का अर्थ।
The Term "Bhagwat" - Meaning and Contexts
The term "Bhagwat" (also spelled Bhagavata, Bhagwat, or Bhagavatha) is derived from the Sanskrit word "Bhagavat" (भगवत्).
1. Literal Meaning:
Bhagavat (भगवत्) means “divine”, “of the Bhagavān (God)”, or “belonging to God.”
Bhagwat is the vernacular (e.g., Hindi) form of the same term.
Thus, Bhagwat generally denotes “that which pertains to Bhagavān,” especially in reference to Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna in devotional contexts.
2. Common Usages:
a) Bhagavata Purana (Shrimad Bhagavatam):
One of the eighteen major Purāṇas in Hinduism, commonly referred to as the Bhagwat Purana or simply Bhagwat.
It narrates the life, deeds, and teachings of Lord Krishna, emphasizing the path of bhakti (devotion).
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Daily Reading of
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Read ever the Gita, the Bhagavatam too
These twin great lights lead the spirit through.
Forsake not their study, day or night,
Till Self is seen in the soul’s pure light.
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Sanatana Dharma & Bhagavata Dharma
Sanatana Dharma represents the eternal, essential order and duties for all souls, while Bhagavata Dharma highlights loving devotion to the Supreme Being as the highest aspect and fulfillment of that eternal dharma. Both concepts are deeply connected, but Bhagavata Dharma gives particular focus to devotional spirituality.
b) Bhagwat Dharma:
A devotional spiritual path centered on surrender to and love for Bhagavan, especially in the Vaishnava tradition.
It highlights the core values of devotion, surrender, and divine love.
Bhagavata Dharma
(The Eternal Way)
Dwell ever in the holy place,
Eat vegetarian food with grace;
With every act of heart and mind,
Be offered to the Lord divine.
With faith and love the Lord adore,
With faith and love keep sacred lore;
Through selfless work and constant prayer,
Behold the Lord abiding there.
Perform thy duty, calm and free,
Let no desire imprison thee;
In truth remain, in virtue stand,
And hold His presence close at hand.
The hidden truth the sages show,
Can cleanse the heart and still all woe;
Who sees the Lord in all that lives,
Finds peace that His vision gives.
This is the path supremely blest,
The purest way, the holiest quest;
The secret light, the boundless balm
Bhagavata Truth, eternal calm.
c) Bhagwat Katha:
A religious storytelling event involving the recitation and explanation of the Bhagavata Purana.
It is a popular spiritual practice in many regions of India, fostering communal devotion and reflection.
3. Philosophical Connotation:
The term Bhagwat carries a deep spiritual resonance, signifying anything that is sacred, divinely inspired, or aligned with spiritual truth and devotion.
In essence, it denotes a connection to divine knowledge and the path of devotion (bhakti).
It emphasizes God-realization, devotion, and the soul’s relationship with the divine.
In Hindi:-
शब्द: भगवत् (स्त्रीलिंग: भगवती)
श्रेणी: विशेषण/संज्ञा (संदर्भानुसार)
विभक्ति: प्रायः विशेषण के रूप में प्रयुक्त
धातु-सम्बंध: "भग" + "वत्"
अर्थ:
ऐश्वर्ययुक्त: जिसमें "भग" अर्थात् ऐश्वर्य, धर्म, यश, श्री, ज्ञान, वैराग्य आदि दिव्य गुण उपस्थित हों।
ईश्वर: परमात्मा, सर्वशक्तिमान सत्ता, भगवान।
यः स्वयंसम्पूर्णः, स्वयंसिद्धः, स्वातन्त्र्येण स्थितः,
स एव परमात्मा, पूर्णं ब्रह्म, स भगवानिति कथ्यते॥
स्त्रीलिंग रूप (भगवती): देवी, शक्तिरूपा ईश्वरी।
विशेष विवरण:
"भग" का अर्थ विष्णु पुराण के अनुसार छह ऐश्वर्यों — ऐश्वर्य, धर्म, यश, श्री, ज्ञान, और वैराग्य — से है।
"भगवत्" वह है जिसमें ये सभी गुण हों।
प्रयोग:
भगवद्गीता: भगवान (कृष्ण) द्वारा कही गई गीता।
भगवती: ऐश्वर्ययुक्ता देवी; शक्ति का स्त्रीलिंग स्वरूप।
भगवत्कृपा: ईश्वर की कृपा।
भगवद्भक्तिः: ईश्वर के प्रति भक्ति या श्रद्धा।
सनातन धर्म-भागवत धर्म
सनातन धर्म उस शाश्वत और मूल व्यवस्था तथा कर्तव्यों का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है जो सभी आत्माओं के लिए समान रूप से आवश्यक हैं। वहीं, भागवत धर्म उस सनातन धर्म का परम और श्रेष्ठ पक्ष (वृक्ष का फल) है, जो परमात्मा के प्रति प्रेममय भक्ति को जीवन का सर्वोच्च उद्देश्य और सिद्धि मानता है। दोनों ही धर्म आपस में गहराई से जुड़े हुए हैं, परंतु भागवत धर्म विशेष रूप से भक्ति और ईश्वर प्रेम पर केंद्रित है।
भागवतधर्मः
सदा पवित्रे स्थाने वासः शुद्धभोजनसेवनम्।
सर्वकर्माणि संकल्प्य तानि ईश्वराय समर्पितम्॥
भक्त्या श्रद्धया सहितं भगवतः पूजनं सदा।
भक्त्या श्रद्धया सहितं सर्वदैव उत्सवपालनम्॥
निष्कामकर्मसंपादनं भगवतः नित्यस्मरणम्।
निष्कामधर्मपालनं भगवतः नित्यमननम्॥
गूढं भागवततत्त्वं तु सर्वदुःखविनाशनम्।
यः सर्वेषु जीवेष्वेव ईश्वरं पश्यति सत्वरम्॥
एतदेव श्रेष्ठं धर्मं ईश्वरवर्णितं परमपवित्रम्।
गूढं भागवततत्त्वं तद् सर्वदुःखविनाशनम्॥
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