A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Kamesvara
This page describes Kamesvara which is located on page 140 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Kamesvara” according to 10 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
The Greatness of Kameshvara (kama-ishvara-tirtha). Shri Markandeya said: 1-4. Thereafter, O excellent one among the sons of Pandu, listen to another Tirtha named Kameshvara. It was here that Ganadhyaksha (Ganesha), the highly powerful son of Gauri, became a Siddha (i.e. one who had achieved spiritual perfection). In that Tirtha, a devotee should control his sense-organs, bathe the idol with Pancamrita with great devotion and offer incense, Naivedya and other articles of adoration....
Read full contents: Chapter 71 - The Greatness of Kameshvara (kama-ishvara-tirtha)
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) [by G.V. Tagare]
Manifestation of Kameshvara. Note: The Agamas regard ‘Parama-Shiva’ and his Shakti (Potency) called Lalita here as superior to the trinity of the lower grade viz. Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. From philosophical standpoint there is no difference between Power and Master of the Power (Shakti and Shaktiman). When the Supreme Power (Para Shakti) Lalita is born, her consort (the Shaktiman) Parama Shiva must manifest. Here he has done so and is designated as Kameshvara due to his most beautiful form....
Read full contents: Chapter 14 - Manifestation of Kameshvara
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
Kameshvara is also Shiva’s phallic image. Gangesha causes great purity. With a desire for the welfare of the people the shrines Shakreshvara and Shukrasiddha exist. 19. Vateshvara is famous as the bestower of the fruits of all desires. Kapalesha is on the shore of the ocean. Vaktresha is the destroyer of all sins. 20. Dhautapapeshvara himself is partially the supreme lord. Bhimeshvara, Suryeshvara are great shrines. 21. Nandeshvara is the bestower of knowledge and as such is worshipped by the world....
Read full contents: Chapter 2 - The greatness of Shivalingas
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