Kamalakanta, Kamalākānta, Kamala-kanta: 1 definition

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Kamalakanta 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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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Kamalākānta (कमलाकान्त) refers to the “lord of Lakṣmī” and is used to describe Viṣṇu, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.1 (“The dalliance of Śiva”).—Accordingly, after Lord Viṣṇu spoke to Brahmā: “After saying this, the lord of Lakṣmī (kamalākānta) immediately returned to his harem. O great sage, the gods too returned to their abodes along with me. [...]”

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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