Amarapada, Amarapāda: 2 definitions
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Amarapada 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.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismAmarapāda (अमरपाद) is one of the twelve princes born to Kuṃkumā, consort to Mīnanātha, who is the incarnation of Siddhanātha in the fourth yuga, belonging to the Pūrvāmnāya (‘eastern doctrine’) tradition of Kula Śaivism, according to the Ciñcinīmatasārasamuccaya. Siddhanātha incarnates as a Kaula master in each of the four yugas. Amarapāda was one of the six princes not having the authority to teach.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusAmarapada (ಅಮರಪದ):—[noun] = ಅಮರಪದವಿ [amarapadavi].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Amarapadavi.
Ends with: Bhramarapada, Upabhramarapada.
Full-text: Minanatha, Purvamnaya.
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Varahi Tantra (English Study) (by Roberta Pamio)
Chapter 18 - The Āmnāyas (traditions), Continued < [Summary of the Vārāhī Tantra]
Great Lexicographers of Telugu < [January 1966]
Great Lexicographers of Telugu < [January 1966]