Shankhakunda, Śaṅkhakuṇḍa, Shankha-kunda: 2 definitions
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Shankhakunda 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 Śaṅkhakuṇḍa can be transliterated into English as Sankhakunda or Shankhakunda, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Isvara Samhita Vol 5Śaṅkhakuṇḍa (शङ्खकुण्ड) refers to one of the various kuṇḍas “fire-pit” described in the twenty-fifth chapter of the Īśvarasaṃhitā, dealing with the classification of the places for building the fire-pits. The Kuṇḍa (e.g., Śaṅkhakuṇḍa) is used for cooking and offering oblations to the sacred fire.
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraŚaṅkhakunda (शङ्खकुन्द) refers to a “conch shell bowl”, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 13.29-36, while describing the appearance and worship of Rudra]—“Assuming the form of Rudra, [Amṛteśa holds] a dazzling white conch shell bowl (śaṅkhakunda-indudhavala). [Rudra has the] form of Sadāśiva [and the Mantrin] visualizes [him] with four arms, mounted on a man. [...]”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shankha, Kunda, Kunta.
Starts with: Shankhakundala.
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