Phalashloka, Phalaśloka, Phala-shloka: 2 definitions
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Phalashloka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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 Phalaśloka can be transliterated into English as Phalasloka or Phalashloka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Prabhupada Books: Sri Caitanya CaritamrtaPhalaśloka (फलश्लोक) refers to the “verse mentioning the result”, according to the Śrī Caitanya Caritāmṛta 3.20 (“The Śikṣāṣṭaka Prayers”).—Accordingly, as Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu said said: “[...] Now let me repeat all the pastimes of the Antya-līlā, for if I do so I shall taste the pastimes again. [...] The Sixteenth Chapter tells how Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu showed His mercy to Kālidāsa and thus demonstrated the result of eating the remnants of the food of Vaiṣṇavas. It also describes how Śivānanda's son composed a verse and how the doorkeeper of the Siṃha-dvāra showed Kṛṣṇa to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Also in that chapter, the glories of mahā-prasāda are explained, and a verse (phalaśloka) is tasted describing the effect of nectar from the lips of Kṛṣṇa. [...]”.
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’).
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Sacred Texts: Hymns to the GoddessPhalaśloka (फलश्लोक) refers to the “fruit (or result) of the stotra”, according to the Tārāsṭakam as found in Nīla-tantra (see also Tantrasāra, p. 610, R. M. Chatterjee’s edition, and the Brihatstotraratnākara, p. 283).—Accordingly, “[...] [Phalaśloka].—Whoever, being pure and self-controlled, reads this eight-versed hymn to Tārā, at morn, at noon, at evening, to him is given the power to write beautifully in prose or verse, knowledge in all Śāstra, imperishable fortune, the enjoyment of whatsoever he may desire, fame, beauty, and wealth, the love of all men, and at the end liberation”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sloka, Phala.
Ends with: Bhavadashaphalashloka.
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