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Reverence means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. 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.
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In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
: Pure Bhakti: Brahma-samhita“Reverence� can be denoted by the Sanskrit term guru-gaurava.—It is included in the English glossary section of the translation of the Brahma-samhita.

Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) 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 (‘ten avatars of Vishnu�).
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Search found 381 books and stories containing Reverence; (plurals include: Reverences). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
The story of Upananda the Sakyan < [8. Robes (Cīvara)]
Procedure for making amends for a shared offence < [2. Observance (Uposatha)]
The story of makers of strife < [4. Invitation (Pavāraṇ�)]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks� rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Monks� Formal Meeting (Saṅghādisesa) 8
Monks� Expiation (Pācittiya) 79
Vinaya (2): The Mahavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Mahavagga, Khandaka 1, Chapter 57 < [Khandaka 1 - The Admission to the Order of Bhikkhus]
Mahavagga, Khandaka 3, Chapter 5 < [Khandaka 3 - Residence during the Rainy Season]
Mahavagga, Khandaka 3, Chapter 8 < [Khandaka 3 - Residence during the Rainy Season]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 32 - Eminence of Dvārakā—as per attendants of Viṣṇu < [Section 4 - Dvārakā-māhātmya]
Chapter 31 - Taking the look of Dvārāvat as an idol < [Section 4 - Dvārakā-māhātmya]
Chapter 54 - Eminence of Tripuṣkara (Tri-puṣkara) < [Section 3 - Arbuda-khaṇḍa]
Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints (by Justin E. Abbott)
36.7: Surdas Madanmohan as royal official < [Chapter 36 - Janajaswant and Surdas Madanmohan]
36.9: Accused of misappropriation < [Chapter 36 - Janajaswant and Surdas Madanmohan]
45.20: Reviler intends to become Eknath’s disciple < [Chapter 45 - Eknath [Ekanatha]]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 392 - The Story of Venerable Sāriputta < [Chapter 26 - Brāhmaṇa Vagga (The Brāhmaṇa)]
Verse 201 - The Story of the Defeat of the King of Kosala < [Chapter 15 - Sukha Vagga (Happiness)]
Verse 325 - The Story of King Pasenadi of Kosala < [Chapter 23 - Nāga Vagga (The Great)]
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