Kuladharma, aka: Kula-dharma; 3 Definition(s)
Introduction
Kuladharma means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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
Purāṇa
Kuladharma (कुलधर्म).—Transgressors of Kuladharma are unfit for śrāddha purposes.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa III. 14. 41.
The Purāṇas (पुराण, purana) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahāpurāṇas total over 400,000 ślokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
kuladharma (कुलधर्म).—m (S) A religion or a religious practice descended through a race.
(Source): DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarykuladharma (कुलधर्म).—m A religious practice descended through a race.
(Source): DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-EnglishMarathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Manu)
Verse 8.41 < [Section X - Knowledge of Law, Custom and Usage necessary for the King]
Shakti and Shakta (by John Woodroffe)
Chapter V - The Tantras and Religion of the Śāktas < [Section 1 - Introductory]
Chapter IV - Tantra Śāstra and Veda < [Section 1 - Introductory]
Chapter VI - Śakti and Śākta < [Section 1 - Introductory]
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