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Govinda (other)
Govinda is a name of the Hindu deity Krishna. Govinda may also refer to: People * Govinda II (reign 774–780 CE), King of Rashtrakuta dynasty of India after Krishna I * Govinda III (reign 793–814 CE), Indian ruler of Rashtrakuta dynasty and a successor of Dhruva Dharavarsha *Govinda IV (reign 930–935 CE), King of Rashtrakuta dynasty of India after Amoghavarsha II *Govinda Bhagavatpada, Guru of the Advaita philosopher, Adi Shankara *Gour Govinda (reign 1260-1303), last King of Gour *Anagarika Govinda (1898–1985), expositor of Tibetan Buddhism *Govinda (actor) (born 1963), Bollywood actor and politician * Govinda Julian Saputra (born 1996), Indonesian basketball player Other uses * Govinda (Dahi Handi), a participant in the Indian festival Dahi Handi * "Govinda" (Kula Shaker song), a 1996 song by the British band Kula Shaker * "Govinda" (Radha Krishna Temple song), a 1970 single by the Radha Krsna Temple *Govinda, a character in Hermann Hesse's '' Siddhartha'' *Govinda's, a c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govinda
Govinda (, ), also rendered Govind, Gobinda, and Gobind, is an epithet of Vishnu and his avatars, such as Krishna. The name appears as the 187th and the 539th name of Vishnu in the ''Vishnu Sahasranama''. The name is also popularly addressed to Krishna, referring to his youthful activity as a cowherd boy. Etymology Govinda can be directly translated as "protector of cows". Moreover, in the word "Govinda", "Govu" means ''Indriyas''. Govinda therefore means the all-pervading, omnipresent ruler of the sense organs, or ''Indriyas''. "Govu" also means 'Vedas'. Hence Govinda is the supreme being who can be known through the Vedas. Interpretations ''Govinda'' is a name of Krishna and also appears as the 187th and 539th name of Vishnu in the Vishnu Sahasranama, the 1,000 names of Vishnu.''Sri Vishnu Sahasranama'', commentary by Sri Sankaracharya, pgs. 69 and 115, translated by Swami Tapasyananda (Ramakrishna Math Publications, Chennai) According to Adi Shankara's commentary on ''Vish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govinda II
Govinda II (r. 774 – 780 CE) also known as Govindaraja was the Rashtrakuta emperor who succeeded his father Krishna I. The eldest son of Krishna I Krishna I () (r. 756 – 774 CE), an uncle of Dantidurga, took charge of the growing Rashtrakuta Empire by defeating the last Badami Chalukya emperor Kirtivarman II in 757. This is known from the copper plate grant of Emperor Govinda III of ..., Govinda II left the administration to his younger brother, the prince Dhruva Dharavarsha (who was also known as Nirupama). Apart from his dedication to sensual pleasures and an invasion of Vengi and the subsequent defeat of Eastern Chalukya ruler Vishnuvardhana IV (when his father Krishna I was still the Rashtrakuta emperor), not much is known about Govinda II.Bisheshwar Nath Reu, Reu (1933), p. 60 It seems his younger brother Dhruva did most of the conquering, as the empire reached three times the size it was during the time of Krishna I. A Paithan copper plate inscription states ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govinda III
Govinda III (reign 793 – 814 CE) was the Rashtrakuta monarch who succeeded his father Dhruva Dharavarsha. He was militarily the most successful emperor of the dynasty with successful conquests from Kanyakumari in the south to Kanyakubja in the north, from Banaras in the east to Bharuch in the west. From the Someshvara inscription of 804, it is known that 'Gamundabbe' was his chief queen. During his reign, the Rashtrakuta dynasty expanded its territory and strengthened its political influence. Early life War of Succession Though Govinda III became the emperor it was not before having to face some internal family feuds. Govinda III ascended the throne in 793 CE and as was expected, his accession did not go unchallenged. For a time his elder brother Stambha kept quiet, but when he was assured of the support of a number of feudatories and neighbours, he broke out in open revolt against his brother. Govinda, however, quelled the rebellion of “twelve kings headed by Stam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govinda IV
Govinda IV (reigned 930–936 CE) was the younger brother of Amoghavarsha II. He became the Rashtrakuta emperor in 930 as described in the Kalasa record of Chikmagalur. He was a very unpopular ruler who indulged in licentious acts. Control over Kannauj was lost during his rule. The Chalukyas of Vengi defeated him and much territory was lost. Finally, his own vassals including King Arikesari of Vemulavada revolted against him and placed Amoghavarsha III on the throne in 935. This is known from the records of Kannada poet Adikavi Pampa, who was patronised by King Arikesari.Kamath 2001, p. 82 Govinda IV patronised Kannada poet Ravinagabhatta. Name and Attestations A Kannada Kannada () is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka in southwestern India, and spoken by a minority of the population in all neighbouring states. It has 44 million native speakers, and is additionally a ... form of his name, ''Gojjiga'', is attested in c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govinda Bhagavatpada
Govinda Bhagavatpada (IAST ) was the guru of the Hindu philosopher Adi Shankara. Little is known of his life and works, except that he is mentioned in all the traditional accounts ( Shankara Vijayams) as the teacher of Adi Shankara. He was the disciple of Gaudapada (IAST '). He is mentioned in the first verse of Adi Shankara's prakaraṇa grantha (''treatise'') Viveka Chudamani. He is named after Gaudapada in the Guru Parampara (''lineage'') of Sringeri Sharada Peetham. He is considered to be an incarnation of Shesha. Meeting Adi Shankara :''See Life of Adi Shankara for the biography of Adi Shankara'' As per the Madhavīya Shankaravijaya, after leaving Kerala, Adi Shankara reached the banks of the river Narmada where he met Govinda Bhagavatpada at Omkareshwar. The Madhavīya Shankaravijaya states that Adi Shankara once calmed a flood from the River Narmada by placing his kamanḍalu (''water pot'') in the path of the raging water, thus saving his guru Govinda Bhagavatpada wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gour Govinda
Govinda Fenchu (), better known by his regnal title Gour Govinda () and also known by the sobriquet Shomudro Tonoy (), was the 21st and final king of medieval Sylhet's Gour Kingdom. He is described as a very conservative Hindu ruler whose reign started in 1260. Govinda was known to be disrespectful and intolerant of other faiths practised in Srihatta, such as Islam, Buddhism and certain Hindu denominations, often getting into war with neighbouring states such as Laur, Jaintia and the Khasis. Thus, he is considered to be the most tyrannical leader in Sylheti history. However, he is also noted as one of the strongest rulers of medieval Sylhet, and during his reign, Gour was described to be "free of enemies" due to other states fearing Govinda. After the arrival of Shah Jalal and the Conquest of Sylhet in 1303, Govinda left Gour and the area came under the rule of Wazir Sikandar Khan Ghazi. Background and early life It is said that Govinda Fenchu had an extraordinary birth. Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anagarika Govinda
Anagarika Govinda (born Ernst Lothar Hoffmann, 17 May 1898 – 14 January 1985) was the founder of the order of the Arya Maitreya Mandala and an expositor of Tibetan Buddhism, Abhidharma, and Buddhist meditation as well as other aspects of Buddhism. He was also a painter and poet. Life in Europe Ernst Lothar Hoffmann was born in Waldheim, Germany, the son of a German father and a Bolivian mother. His father was quite well to do and owned a cigar factory. His mother died when he was three years old. While enrolled in the German army during World War I, he caught tuberculosis in Italy and was discharged. He recovered at a sanatorium and then studied philosophy, psychology and archaeology at Freiburg University. He did not finish his studies, but went to live in a German art colony on Capri in Italy, as a painter and poet. He studied at the Universities of Naples and Cagliari and made archeological research journeys in North Africa. He lived on Capri from 1920 until 1928. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govinda (actor)
Govinda Arun Ahuja (born 21 December 1963), known mononymously as Govinda is an Cinema of India, Indian actor-Politician, turned-politician, who has appeared in more than 165 Hindi cinema, Hindi-language films. A leading actor throughout 1990s, he is known for his slapstick performances and dancing skills. He has received 12 Filmfare Awards, Filmfare Award nominations and won two Filmfare Special Awards and one Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role, Filmfare Award for Best Comedian. Starting out as an Action hero, action and Music of Bollywood, dancing hero in the 1980s, his first film was 1986's ''Love 86'', which turned out to be a hit. He then appeared in subsequent hits including ''Ilzaam'' (1986), ''Marte Dam Tak'' (1987), ''Khudgarz'' (1987), ''Dariya Dil'' (1988), ''Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni'' (1989), ''Swarg'' (1990) and ''Hum (film), Hum'' (1991). However, Govinda would go on to reinvent himself as a comic hero in the 1990s after his role as a mischievous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govinda Julian Saputra
Govinda "Govin" Julian Saputra (born 13 July 1996) is an Indonesian professional basketball player for the Amartha Hangtuah of the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL). He plays both forward positions.Wawancara Eksklusif Govinda Julian Saputra: Kelemahan Pelatih Timnas Basket Indonesia Cuma Satu Krisna Daneshwara (skor.id), 21 December 2020. Accessed 1 June 2021. Personal life Govinda Julian Saputra graduated from Perbanas Institute in |
Govinda (Dahi Handi)
Dahi Handi (also known as Gopal Kala or Utlotsavam) is an entertainment and competitive event associated with Krishna Janmashtami, the Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Krishna. During the event, which takes place during August or September on the day after Krishna Janmashtami. It involves communities hanging a clay pot filled with yogurt (''dahi''), butter, or another milk-based food at a convenient or tall height. Young men and women form teams, make a human pyramid, and attempt to reach or break the pot. As they do so, people surround them, sing, play music, and cheer them on. It is a public spectacle, and an old tradition. More recently, Dahi Handi was lavished with media coverage, prize money and commercial sponsorships. The event is based on the legend of the god Krishna along with his friends mischievously stealing butter and other curd from neighbouring homes in Gokul as a child. He is also called ''Makhan chor'' or ''butter thief''. The neighbours would try to avert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govinda (Kula Shaker Song)
"Govinda" is a song by British rock band Kula Shaker, released on their debut album, '' K'' (1996). Sung entirely in Sanskrit, the song includes Indian influences and tambura and tabla instrumentation. "Govinda" was issued as a single on 11 November 1996 and peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart. Kula Shaker made a music video for the song, directed by Michael Geoghegan. The cover artwork for the single featured a Longines Conquest watch, with the band logo and song title in place of the Longines branding. An alternative version of the track, called "Govinda '97, Hari & ST. George", appeared on Kula Shaker's '' Summer Sun EP'', released in July 1997. Background Lead singer and guitarist Crispian Mills said that the song was born out of an improvisation and based on a Hindu prayer to Krishna. The words ''Govinda jaya jaya'' literally mean "Krishna (the Divine Cowherd), Glory, Glory". The text is taken from a Sanskrit devotional chant, titled "Govinda Jaya Jaya". The la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govinda (Radha Krishna Temple Song)
''The Radha Krsna Temple'' is a 1971 album of Hindu devotional songs recorded by the UK branch of the Hare Krishna movement – more formally, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) – who received the artist credit of " Radha Krishna Temple (London)". The album was produced by George Harrison and released on the Beatles' Apple record label. It compiles two hit singles, "Hare Krishna Mantra" and "Govinda", with other Sanskrit-worded mantras and prayers that the Temple devotees recorded with Harrison from July 1969 onwards. The recordings reflected Harrison's commitment to the Gaudiya Vaishnava teachings of the movement's leader, A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, who had sent devotees from San Francisco to London in 1968. The success of the Temple's first single, "Hare Krishna Mantra", helped popularise the Hare Krishna movement in the West, and inspired Harrison's more overtly religious songs on his 1970 triple album ''All Things Must Pass''. Among the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
