limits of India.
Q. (3) Write a note on Bhagvatism.
Ans. Bhagvatism is a form of Vaishnavism. The
top-most deity of this sect was the son of Devki.
Vasudev Krishna. This sect spread to a very large
area till the second century B.C.E. An inscription
found at Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh revealed
that one Greek ambassader in India, Heliyodrus was
the follower of Lord Krishna. Few inscriptions found
in Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
mention that Bhagavatism also spread over there.
From this, it is clear that, like Buddhism.
Bhagavatism also attracted the foreigners Philosophy
of this sect is mentioned in the 'Bhagavat Gita',in Hindi
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Bhagavatism is associated with the growth of a famous movement regarding the theist in India. Bhagavatism has also tended to influence Buddhism and Jainism. Bhagavatism has given maximum efforts to contribute to transforming the Vedic system. Bhagavatism began in the times of Post – the Maurya phase. Bhagavatism revolved around the worship of Bhagavata or Vishnu. Bhagavatism was considered by two terms, namely Bhakti and Ahimsa. Bhakti is defined as the offer of devotion. Ahima is defined as the principle of non-killing. Bhagavatism says that Vishnu is the creator of the universe. Vishnu is regarded as the supreme God. Vishnu rests in the ocean upon the snake called Sesanaga, which has a thousand heads. Bhagavatism provides the most famous religious treatise called Bhagavad Gita. Within Bhagavad Gita, Krishna taught that even vaishyas, women, and Shudras who were provided birth of sin could attain refuge in him. Bhagavad Gita is the most respected book among Hindus. Bhagavad Gita portrays the most harmonious mixture of three ways to attain salvation. These three ways are Gyan (knowledge), Bhakti (devotion), and Karam (actions).
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Bhagavatism:
Origin of Bhagavatism
Quick facts on Bhagavatism
Bhagavatism is associated with the growth of a famous movement regarding the theist in India. Bhagavatism has given maximum efforts to contribute to transforming the Vedic system. Bhagavatism has given a name as well as a shape to a major religion called Hinduism.
Bhagavatism
Bhagavatam says that Vishnu is the creator of the universe
Vishnu is regarded as the supreme God. Vishnu rests in the ocean upon the snake called Sesanaga, which has a thousand heads
Vishnu has dark blue skin along with four arms
The wife of Vishnu is Lakshmi. Lakshmi is regarded as the Goddess of wealth.
Bhagavatism provides the most famous religious treatise called Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita is the most respected book among Hindus.
Bhagavad Gita portrays the most harmonious mixture of three ways to attain salvation
These three ways are Gyan (knowledge), Bhakti (devotion), and Karma (actions)
Origin of Bhagavatism
Bhagavatism began in the times of Post – the Maurya phase
Bhagavatism revolved around the worship of Bhagavata or Vishnu
Through the second century BC, Vishnu was merged with a God whose name was Narayana. These Gods were known as Narayana-Vishnu
The worshippers of Vishnu and Narayana came under the same category as Vishnu and Narayana got merged
Vishnu was known as a Vedic God. On the other hand, Narayana was associated with Non-Vedic culture. Hence, both the Gods were brought together and merged
Bhagavatism was considered by two terms, namely Bhakti and Ahimsa
Bhakti is defined as the offer of devotion. Ahima is defined as the principle of non-killing
Devotees used to worship the picture of Vishnu and offered it sesamum, etc
Quick facts on Bhagavatism
Bhagavad Gita consists of 3 ways to attain salvation. These 3 paths are Gyan (knowledge), Karma (action), and Bhakti (devotion). Gyan refers to the realization that each soul is a section of the Universe. Karma is the good deed done by an individual. Bhakti is defined as the worship of Gods.
Bhagavatism does not have faith in killing animals. Neither does Bhagavatism believe in the sacrifice of an animal or any other sacrifice.
Bhagavatism has also tended to influence Buddhism and Jainism.
Within Bhagavad Gita, Krishna taught that even vaishyas, women, and Shudras who were provided birth of sin could attain refuge in him.
In Hinduism, the worship of idols became a common feature from the gupta period.