Kamaksha, Kāmākṣā, Kama-aksha: 5 definitions
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Kamaksha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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 Kāmākṣā can be transliterated into English as Kamaksa or Kamaksha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramKāmākṣā (कामाक्षा) (situated in Sauradeśa) refers to the birthplace of Olīśadeva: one of the Nine Nāthas according to the Kubjikānityāhnikatilaka: a derative text drawing from Tantras and other sources such as the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā.—The Nine Nāthas propagated the Western Transmission noted in the Kubjikā Tantras. Although each Siddha has a consort with which he shares some part of his spiritual discipline, she is not considered to be his wife. Thus, from the perspective of his identity as an initiate, he is not a householder.—Olīśadeva is the Caryā name of this Nātha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer) and his birth-place is Kāmākṣā (in Sauradeśa) [Alternatively, according to the Kulakaulinīmata: Kānyakubja]. [...]
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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraKāmākṣa (कामाक्ष) refers to one of the warriors in Rāvaṇa’s army, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.7 [The killing of Rāvaṇa] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.—Accordingly, “[...] When the battle had been going on for a long time, the army of the Rākṣasas was broken by the Vānaras like a forest by winds. [...] From anger at the killing of Hasta and Prahasta, [Kāmākṣa, ...] and others in Daśānana’s army advanced. [...] Then the soldiers of Rāma and Rāvaṇa returned, purifying their own men, killed and unkilled”.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryKāmākṣā (कामाक्षा):—[from kāma] f. a form of Dākṣāyaṇī
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kamakshatantra.
Full-text: Kamakshatantra, Kamuka, Olishadeva, Olisha, Kanyakubja, Matangisha.
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Mahabhagavata Purana (translation and study) (by Prabir Kumar Nanda Goswami)
Devi Tantra, Mantra, Yantra (study) (by Srider Basudevan Iyer)
Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 13 - Śatrughna Enters Ahicchatrā City < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
Chapter 14 - The Cyavana Episode < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
Chapter 12 - Ahicchatrā City, King Sumada and Kāma < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
Dasarupaka (critical study) (by Anuru Ranjan Mishra)
Part 14 - Conclusion < [Chapter 10 - Prakaraṇa (critical study)]
Part 12 - Society in the Mudritakumudacandra < [Chapter 10 - Prakaraṇa (critical study)]
Part 3-6 - Prakaraṇa rules < [Chapter 10 - Prakaraṇa (critical study)]
History of Science in South Asia
Yogis, Ayurveda, and Kayakalpa < [Special Issue]