Pushpananda, Puṣpānanda, Pushpa-ananda: 1 definition
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Pushpananda 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.
The Sanskrit term Puṣpānanda can be transliterated into English as Puspananda or Pushpananda, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
1) Puṣpānanda (पुष्पानन्द) 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.—Puṣpānanda 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: Madhutā; Caste: Brahmin; Name at birth: Govinda; Kīrtināma (famed names): Śobhanānanda, Yakṣānanda; Secret name: Devānanda; Pūjā name: Bāladeva; Consort: Suracakrāmbā.
Note: Govinda taught the beauty (śobha) people possessed and so was called Śobhanānandadeva. He was called Yakṣānandanātha because he graced the Lord of Yakṣa (by initiating him).
2) Puṣpānanda (पुष्पानन्द) is the “famed-name” of Rāmaśivadeva (i.e., Aniruddha/Padmanābha)—one of the Sixteen Siddhas according to the Kubjikānityāhnikatilaka: a derative text drawing from Tantras and other sources such as the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā.—These sixteen spiritual teachers represent the disciples of the Nine Nāthas who propagated the Western Transmission noted in the Kubjikā Tantras.—Rāmaśivadeva is the Caryā name of this Nātha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer). His well-known or “famed” name (prasiddha) is Puṣpānanda. A Nātha may have more than one such ‘famed name’ (kīrtināma), according to the number of extraordinary events especially associated with him.
Note: Aniruddha was called Puṣpānanda-nātha because he once caused flowers to bloom out of season.
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: Pushpa, Ananda.
Starts with: Pushpanandanatha.
Full-text: Pushpanandanatha, Nandapura, Suvaktra, Madhuta, Lalitabhairavi, Suracakramba, Suracakra, Bhringananda, Devananda, Shobhanananda, Yakshananda, Shobhananandadeva, Yakshanandanatha, Govinda, Devavaktramrita, Baladeva, Purushottama, Amrita, Ramashivadeva, Kesava.
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