Kamyapashu, Kāmyapaśu, Kamya-pashu: 1 definition
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Kamyapashu 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.
The Sanskrit term Kāmyapaśu can be transliterated into English as Kamyapasu or Kamyapashu, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Google books: Genesis and Development of TantraKāmyapaśu (काम्यपशु) refers to “Vedic rituals performed according to the basic pattern of animal sacrifice”.—Vedic rituals are generally performed to obtain certain desires, of which the most common are the prosperity of progeny (prajā) and cattle (paśu). There is a certain group of Vedic rituals which are referred to as “kāmya”. Those which are performed following the basic pattern of the new and full-moon sacrifice are called kāmyeṣṭi and those performed according to the basic pattern of animal sacrifice are called kāmyapaśu.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Pashu, Kamya, Pacu.
Starts with: Kamyapashusutra.
Full-text: Animal sacrifice, Kamya, Vedic ritual.
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