Kirtideva, Kīrtideva, Kirti-deva: 1 definition
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Kirtideva 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: ManthanabhairavatantramKīrtideva (कीर्तिदेव) refers to the “God of Fame”, 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, “There is Tamarind tree (ciñcinī) in the city of Candrapūrṇa. You bent it, O lord, and so it is that you are said to be Ciñciṇī (Ciñciṇīnātha) (Lord of the Tamarind). Therein, in the City of the Moon (you are) known as Kīrtideva (God of Fame)”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Deva, Kirti, Teva.
Ends with: Devendrakirtideva.
Full-text: Devendrakirtideva, Shesha.
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