Kamalavana: 4 definitions

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Kamalavana 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)

[«previous next»] — Kamalavana in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Kamalavana (कमलवन) refers to the “forest of the lotuses (of Kula)”, according to the Ādisūtra section of the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, [verse 13.30-34]: “[...] Then, after he has done (all) that, he to whom all the gods bow (with respect) will come by the path of the venerable Kujeśī of the Wheel in the Void. O divine one, in order to make the forest of the lotuses (kamalavana) of Kula bloom of those nine (who were his main disciples), three who were without blame, attained authority above, three below, and three on the surface of the earth. [...]”.

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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[«previous next»] — Kamalavana in Sanskrit glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Kamalavana (कमलवन).—[neuter] lākara [masculine] a group of lotuses.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Kamalavana (कमलवन):—[=kamala-vana] [from kamala > kam] n. a cluster of lotuses

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Kamalavana in German

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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.

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