Lakshmidevi, ³¢²¹°ģį¹£mÄ«»å±š±¹Ä«, Lakshmi-devi: 6 definitions
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Lakshmidevi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term ³¢²¹°ģį¹£mÄ«»å±š±¹Ä« can be transliterated into English as Laksmidevi or Lakshmidevi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
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In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
: Pure Bhakti: Brhad Bhagavatamrtam³¢²¹°ģį¹£mÄ«»å±š±¹Ä« (ą¤²ą¤ą„ą¤·ą„ą¤®ą„ą¤¦ą„ą¤µą„) refers to:āThe eternal consort of ÅrÄ« NÄrÄyaį¹a in Vaikuį¹į¹ha; the consort of the Lord in all His expansions; the goddess of fortune. (cf. Glossary page from ÅrÄ« Bį¹had-bhÄgavatÄmį¹ta).
Vaishnava (ą¤µą„ą¤·ą„ą¤£ą¤µ, vaiį¹£į¹ava) or vaishnavism (vaiį¹£į¹avism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (āten avatars of Vishnuā�).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
: Shodhganga: A cultural study on the jain western Indian illustrated manuscripts³¢²¹°ģį¹£mÄ«»å±š±¹Ä« (ą¤²ą¤ą„ą¤·ą„ą¤®ą„ą¤¦ą„ą¤µą„).āThe fourth of āfourteen dreamsā� of TriÅalÄ.āLakshmįæ� Devi appeared awned, broad symmetrical shoulders and beautiful walking gait with raised curled tail manifested sitting on a lotus, whose delicate hands and feet appeared like lotus petals. She had lotus like eyes, long hair, well-filled body, water pot like pair of breasts and narrow waist, very attractive. She was decked up with ornaments and her earrings touched her cheeks. She held lotuses in both hands, while elephants were lustrating her with water.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, āself-relianceā�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus Catalogorum³¢²¹°ģį¹£mÄ«»å±š±¹Ä« (ą¤²ą¤ą„ą¤·ą„ą¤®ą„ą¤¦ą„ą¤µą„) as mentioned in Aufrechtās Catalogus Catalogorum:āC. on the VyavahÄrÄdhyÄya of VijƱÄneÅvaraās MitÄkį¹£arÄ.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary³¢²¹°ģį¹£mÄ«»å±š±¹Ä« (ą¤²ą¤ą„ą¤·ą„ą¤®ą„ą¤¦ą„ą¤µą„):ā[=±ō²¹°ģį¹£mÄ«-»å±š±¹Ä«] [from lakį¹£mÄ«-deva > lakį¹£mÄ« > lakį¹�] f. Name of a learned woman, [Catalogue(s)]
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Sanskrit, also spelled ą¤øą¤ą¤øą„ą¤ą„ą¤¤ą¤®ą„� (²õ²¹į¹s°ģį¹t²¹³¾), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Lakshmi, Devi.
Full-text: Lashamadevi, Shri, Lakhimadevi, Maharani, Lakshmi, Shala, Caitanya, Gramadevata, Shrimati, Rama, Mitakshara, Radha, Uccaihshravas, Kalanirnaya, Rijumitakshara.
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Search found 37 books and stories containing Lakshmidevi, ³¢²¹°ģį¹£mÄ«»å±š±¹Ä«, Lakshmi-devi, Lakį¹£mÄ«-devÄ«, Laksmidevi, Laksmi-devi; (plurals include: Lakshmidevis, ³¢²¹°ģį¹£mÄ«»å±š±¹Ä«s, devis, devÄ«s, Laksmidevis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati DÄsa)
Verse 1.14.18 < [Chapter 14 - The Lordās Travel to East Bengal and the Disappearance of Lakį¹£mÄ«priyÄ]
Verse 1.14.38-39 < [Chapter 14 - The Lordās Travel to East Bengal and the Disappearance of Lakį¹£mÄ«priyÄ]
Verse 1.15.170 < [Chapter 15 - Marriage with ÅrÄ« Viį¹£į¹upriyÄ]
The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Part 47 - Mangiraju (A.D. 1263 and Upendra A.D. 1263-1289) < [Chapter XIII - The Dynasties in South Kalinga]
Part 16 - Upendra I (A.D. 1266) < [Chapter XI - The Chalukyas]
Part 26 - Pratapa Gangaraju (A.D. 1319-1368) < [Chapter XIII - The Dynasties in South Kalinga]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by ÅrÄ« ÅrÄ«mad BhaktivedÄnta NÄrÄyana GosvÄmÄ« MahÄrÄja)
Verse 2.1.161 < [Chapter 1 - VairÄgya (renunciation)]
Verse 1.2.41-42 < [Chapter 2 - Divya (the celestial plane)]
Verse 2.2.139 < [Chapter 2 - JƱÄna (knowledge)]
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
A visit from Parents < [Chapter 1.6 - Return to Maį¹ha Life]
Lakį¹£mÄ«-DevÄ« as stated by ÅrÄ« MadhvÄcÄrya < [Chapter 1.5 - Back to Home Village]
Viį¹£į¹u-tattva as stated by ÅrÄ« MadhvÄcÄrya < [Chapter 1.5 - Back to Home Village]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami VijƱanananda)