Kamakhyadevi, Kāmākhyādevī, Kamakhya-devi: 1 definition
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Kamakhyadevi 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.
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Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Brhad BhagavatamrtamKāmākhyādevī (कामाख्यादेवी) refers to:—(Also see Pārvatī) The goddess Durgā who is worshiped in an ancient temple in Prāgjyotiṣapura (near Gauhati, Assam); in a dream she taught the gopāla-mantra to the brāhmaṇa who becomes a disciple of Gopa-kumāra. (cf. Glossary page from Śrī Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta).
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’).
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Partial matches: Devi, Kamakhya.
Full-text: Parvati, Pragjyotishapura.
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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.1.101 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
Verse 2.1.35-37 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
Verse 2.1.93-94 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
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