Kudambai, Kudampai: 1 definition
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Kudambai 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: DSpace at Pondicherry: Siddha Cult in Tamilnadu (shaivism)Siddha Kudambai refers to one of the later siddhars in the traditional classification.—Kudambai means the earring. In its extension of meaning the word denotes a lady. In all her poems, the Siddha addresses the soul as kudambai. The vocative form of this word is kudambāi which occurs at the end of the second line of every verse. Hence, the Siddha came to be known as Kudambai Cittar.
Kudambai addresses all his 32 songs in a symbolic language to a woman wearing kudambai. Often Kudambai Siddha expressed his mystic ideas through symbolic terms.
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.
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Starts with: Kutampai.
Ends with: Kutampai, Kuttankutampai.
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