Kuharadeva, Kuhara-deva: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramKuharadeva (कुहरदेव) refers to one of the Nine Nāthas according to the Kubjikānityāhnikatilaka: a derative text drawing from Tantras and other sources such as the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā.—The Nine Nāthas propagated the Western Transmission noted in the Kubjikā Tantras. Although each Siddha has a consort with which he shares some part of his spiritual discipline, she is not considered to be his wife. Thus, from the perspective of his identity as an initiate, he is not a householder.—Kuharadeva is the Caryā name of this Nātha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer). He is associated with the following: Birth place: Kundāpura in Oḍḍa; Caste: Kusuḍilyapāla; Name at birth: Māhila; Kīrtināma (famed names): Gausthirīśa, Khambāditya, Kapilaprabodha; Secret name: [?]; Pūjā name: Kṛṣṇa; Consort: Kṛṣṇapiṅgalāmbā.
The Kubjikānityāhnikatilaka describes the extraordinary events that inspired his “famed names”: Kalpapāla Māhila was called Gausthirīśadeva because he calmed a cow (sthirīkṛtā). He was called Khambhādityanātha because he burst apart a pillar (khambha) (with his yogic power). He awakened (the sage) Kapila and so he was called Kapilaprabodhānandanātha.
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: Kuhara, Teva, Deva.
Full-text (+7): Cohara, Makaraditya, Kumbha, Vinayananda, Krishnapingalamba, Kusudilyapala, Kundapura, Khambha, Mahila, Khambaditya, Kapilaprabodha, Khambhaditya, Khambhadityanatha, Khambadityanatha, Kapilaprabodhanandanatha, Khamba, Gausthirisha, Gausthirishadeva, Kapilaprabodhananda, Sthirikrita.
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