Kulambika, Kulāmbikā, Kula-ambika: 2 definitions
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Kulambika 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: ManthanabhairavatantramKulāmbikā (कुलाम्बिका) refers to the “mother of Kula” and is another name for the Goddess, according to the second recension of the Yogakhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, as the God said: “O Mother of Kula [i.e., Kulāmbikā], with you I am one whose suffering has been burnt away. I am Śrīkaṇṭha who is free of debt. My world of transmigration has been destroyed. So what wonder is it if (I have attained) Nirvāṇa, the supreme state. I am detached in every way (and so) reveal (your) divine knowledge!”.
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationKulāmbikā (कुलाम्बिका) refers to the “family goddess”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.46 (“The arrival of the bridegroom”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Then Pārvatī went out of the city, worshipped the family goddess (kulāmbikā) and returned to her parental abode along with the Brahmin women. Śiva went to the apartments indicated by Himācala, joyously along with the gods, Viṣṇu and Brahmā. All of them stayed there with joy, attending on Śiva. They were duly honoured by Himavat, the mountainous lord”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Ambika, Kula.
Ends with: Shrikulambika.
Full-text: Virakta.
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