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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Kaṃsāsura (कंसासुर) or Kaṃsa is the name of a demon slain by the Goddess, according to the Kularatnoddyota (chapter 9).—Accordingly, “There will be a demon called Mahiṣa who hates the gods. O goddess, you will descend into the world in order to kill him as Durgā and Kātyāyaṇī in a black and brown form. O goddess, (you will be) the means to achieve every goal and you will destroy the suffering of those who bow before you. (This will take place) in the sixth manvantara of the coming vārāhakalpa. O one of good vows, in the twenty-eighth of the four yugas in the course of the seventh (manvantara) (you will incarnate) in order to kill a certain demon called Kaṃsa”.

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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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Partial matches: Asura, Kamsa.

Full-text: Kamsa.

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Search found 3 books and stories containing Kamsasura, Kaṃsāsura, Kamsa-asura, Kaṃsa-asura; (plurals include: Kamsasuras, Kaṃsāsuras, asuras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)

Verse 2.4.88 < [Part 4 - Transient Ecstatic Disturbances (vyābhicāri-bhāva)]

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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)

Verse 2.23.286 < [Chapter 23 - Wandering about Navadvīpa On the Day the Lord Delivered the Kazi]

Verse 2.27.45 < [Chapter 27 - The Lord Pacifies Feelings of Separation]

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The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)

Chapter 129 - Greatness of Ugraseneśvara (Ugrasena-īśvara) < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]

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