Pushpasamkasha, Pushpasankasha, Pushpa-sankasha, Puṣpasaṃkāśa, Pushpa-samkasha, Puṣpasaṅkāśa: 1 definition

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Pushpasamkasha 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 terms Puṣpasaṃkāśa and Puṣpasaṅkāśa can be transliterated into English as Puspasamkasa or Pushpasamkasha or Puspasankasa or Pushpasankasha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Pushpasamkasha in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Puṣpasaṃkāśa (पुष्पसंकाश) refers to “that which resembles a flower”, according to the Kulakaulinīmata 5.88-99.—Accordingly, “The goddess (Tripurabhairavī) is red like vermillion and the Bandhūka flower [i.e., bandhūka-puṣpasaṃkāśa]. She wears red clothes and is adorned with all the ornaments. She has matted hair and, peaceful, the moon is her crest jewel. She is replete with all (auspicious) characteristics and sits on a cot. She has large, round and upraised breasts, her navel has three folds, and she is adorned with (a fine) line of hair (travelling down from it). [...]”.

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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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