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Bhagavan - (also Bhagawan or Bhagwan) is a religio/theological title associated with particular Hindu deities and/or saints, by their devotees. A title of veneration, it is often translated as "Lord" as in "Lord Krishna" or "Lord Siva".
For examples, the following deities and humans are given this title:
Divinities -
- Brahma
- Visnu - see in particular his Theological attributes for details of the 6 attributes involved.
Humans-
Below are some definitions found on the www.
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- - (Lit. One endowed with the six attributes, namely, infinite prosperity, strength, glory, splendour, knowledge and renunciation.) An epithet of the Godhead; also the Personal God of the devotee.
- Bhagavatha Vahini - Divinity; term of reverential address; Sathya Sai Baba is called Bhagavan by his devotees. (BV-30), (BV-36). Bha meant "creation," Ga meant "protection" and Va meant "change" or "transformation." "Bhagavan is capable of all three (SSS-I)
- Bhagavan - (or Bhagawan, Bhagwan): God; a Sanskrit title given to a great realized saint, such as Ramana Maharshi, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, etc.
- "He who possesses all opulences" - the Supreme Lord, who is the reservoir of all beauty, strength, fame, wealth, knowledge and renunciation.
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