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Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(the blessed), in Hindu mythology, is a surname of the supreme deity Vishnu, when he is worshipped in the incarnation of Krishna. The book Purana, teaching about him, bears the name of Bhagavat-Purana. (See PURANA).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bhagavat'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/bhagavat.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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