Kamaha, Kāmahā: 2 definitions
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Kamaha 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: ManthanabhairavatantramKāmahā (कामहा) is the name of the Maṅgalā Goddess associated with the eastern direction and the sacred site of Kāmarūpa, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “(Kāmahā) the Maṅgalā from Kāmarūpa has four faces and is very powerful. She has two arms and sits on a ghost. She makes gestures of fearlessness and boon bestowal; she is well adorned with all the ornaments and has a large, pleasing and auspicious face”.
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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchKāmahā (कामहा) refers to “one whose desire is slain”, according to the Mahābhārata verse 14.19.1-2.—Accordingly: while describing the supreme knowledge of the eternal and unchanging state: “He who has become absorbed in one object, silently not thinking of anything, having abandoned [everything] prior [to this] is free from any undertaking. He is a friend to all, endures all, is indifferent [to all things], his senses controlled, his fear and anger have ceased, his desire slain (kāmahā), [this] man is free”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kamahadatala, Kamahaituka, Kamahala, Kamahani, Kamahara, Kamahata, Kamahate.
Ends with: Lokamaha, Matrikamaha, Pancavarshikamaha, Pramatrikamaha, Shadvarshikamaha.
Full-text: Kamahani, Pretavahin, Pretavahini, Varadahasta, Caturmukha, Abhayahasta, Sarvabharana.
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Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 2 - Bridal Mysticism < [Volume 4.2.3 - Philosophy of God]
The Gita’s Ethics (A Critical Study) (by Arpita Chakraborty)