Kandadhara, Kāṇḍadhāra, Kandādhāra, Kanda-dhara, Kanda-adhara: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Kandadhara 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)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramKandādhāra (कन्दाधार) refers to the “foundation of the root”, 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, “Above [Śiva] is the tranquil (energy called) Śivā. [...] If he desires liberation, the one who possesses (this) glory (śrīmat) should abide on that plane. [...] And then the (Supreme) State arises and that state is Śāmbhavī, (otherwise called) Śivā. [...] Pulsating (lolībhūta) there, he should ascend from the foundation of the root (Wheel) (kandādhāra) as does a monkey (along) a tree, from the soles of the feet up to the top of the head. Then comes liberation in the venerable Śrīkrama. Beyond that is the Transmental. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Kāṇḍadhāra (काण्डधार):—[=kāṇḍa-dhāra] [from kāṇḍa] m. Name of a country [gana] takṣaśilādi, [Pāṇini 4-3, 93]
2) [v.s. ...] mfn. coming from or relating to that country, [ib.] ([varia lectio] kāṇḍa-vāraṇa).
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dhara, Adhara, Kanda.
Full-text: Kandavarana.
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