Kadambavana, Kadamba-vana: 1 definition
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Kadambavana 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramKadambavana (कदम्बवन) refers to a “Kadamba forest”, according to the Kulakaulinīmata 5.88-99.—Accordingly, “The goddess (Tripurabhairavī) is red like vermillion and the Bandhūka flower. [...] One should meditate constantly on the Goddess who, in this form, is in the middle of a Kadamba forest [i.e., kadambavana-madhyagā] in the midst of the eight (Mothers) Brahmī and the rest (each in their) own (place). A thousand petalled lotus is (above her) on the upper path. (It) rains down with a great current (of nectar) and is (red) like burning lac. [...]”.
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: Vana, Kadamba.
Starts with: Kadambavanamahatmya, Kadambavanavasini.
Full-text: Putanoy, Vaykkonal, Munkairokam, Calappiramekam, Pillicuniyam, Vaykkiranti, Nircceruppu, Nirilivu, Mukaratam, Malayattuvacan, Vili-kankurutu, Tari.
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Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 3.2.80 < [Part 2 - Affection and Service (dāsya-rasa)]
Verse 2.4.162 < [Part 4 - Transient Ecstatic Disturbances (vyābhicāri-bhāva)]
Hindu Pluralism (by Elaine M. Fisher)
The sites of Multilingual Literary production in Nāyaka-period South India < [Chapter 4 - The Language Games of Śiva]