Svakamini, Svakāminī, Sva-kamini: 1 definition
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Svakamini 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSvakāminī (स्वकामिनी) (Cf. Svakāmin) refers to “one having a wife”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.19 (“Kāma’s destruction by Śiva”).—Accordingly, as Śiva said to the Gods: “[...] After abducting the boy [Pradyumna], the great demon, Śambara, will throw him in the sea. The foolish fellow will take him for dead and will return to his city. O Rati, you shall stay in his city till then. There alone you will get back your husband Pradyumna. Kāma in the name of Pradyumna will regain his wife [i.e., svakāminī] after killing Śambara in a battle. O gods, he will be happy thereafter. After taking all the valuable properties of Śambara, O gods, he will go to the city again along with her. These words of mine are true”.
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.
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Partial matches: Shva, Kamini.
Full-text: Svakamin.
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