Kaminicitta, Kāminīcitta, Kamini-citta: 1 definition

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Kaminicitta 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Kaminichitta.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Kaminicitta in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Kāminīcitta (कामिनीचित्त) refers to the “hearts of the damsels” [?], according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.50 (“Description of fun and frolic”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Entering the bedchamber and gazing at lord Śiva, the beautiful damsels were much fascinated and they praised their good luck. He was gorgeously dressed in fine clothes. He was bedecked in gem-set ornaments. He appeared to be in the prime of youth. He fascinated the ladies with charming loveliness (kāminīcitta-mohana). He was smiling gently and glancing at everyone lovingly. [...]”.

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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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