Kulapadma, Kula-padma: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Kulapadma (कुलपद्म) refers to the “lotus (i.e. yoni) of Kula”, 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, [while describing the Eight Kulas]—“[...] 5) The Lotus (i.e. Yoni) of Kula (kulapadma) (at the End of the Twelve above the deity's head) faces downwards. 6) One should know that Kula is Śakti. 7) It is said here that Kula is knowledge. 8) Kula is the instrument (of emanation and attainment). [...]
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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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 2.22.3 < [Chapter 22 - The Rāsa-dance Pastime]