Kamamudra, Kāmamudrā, Kama-mudra: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramKāmamudrā (काममुद्रा) is the name of the Gesture (mudrā) associated with the sacred seat 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:—“Kāmarūpa, beautifully red, the abode of many qualities, is in authority over the principle of the Point. [...] This is the auspicious and best of monasteries (maṭha) and it is accomplished on the basis of the lineage of Siddhas. The guardian of the field is the lord Kāma. The gesture (here) is called ‘Kāma’ [i.e., kāmamudrā]. I praise the Vaṭukanātha Piṅgala (the Tawny One) who is on the same plane as the Innate. I praise Kāmarūpa, which gives much bliss and is divided into sixteen divisions”.
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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