A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Kamesvari
This page describes Kamesvari 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 “Kamesvari” according to 7 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Varahi Tantra (English Study) [by Roberta Pamio]
The second amnaya described is the Dakshinamnaya, the Southern Tradition, where the Goddess manifests as Kameshvari in the form of one s true nature; she rises from the three pithas and she dwells in their centre. It is said that many siddhas and munis, including Krodhamuni, practiced austerities for a thousand years until the Goddess manifested and transmitted the divine knowledge to them; by the union of Kamadeva and Kameshvari was Kaulesha born, who taught this divine knowledge (vv. 98"-150)....
Read full contents: Chapter 18 - The Amnayas (traditions), Continued
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) [by G.V. Tagare]
She was being served by Kameshvari and other “Nitya” deities who had the same affluence as she herself, through pleasant conversations and other pastimes in their excellent chariot. 57-58. She was eagerly and joyously looking at the great army proceeding ahead. Vishanga considered that lady who had been preparing for an extra-ordinary battle in such circumstances (as mentioned before) as the goddess herself....
Read full contents: Chapter 25 - Flight of Vishanga
Hindu Pluralism [by Elaine M. Fisher]
After ascending to the peak of the Shricakra, Shankara embarks on an extended panegyric of the esoteric form of divinity he witnesses there, Kameshvara and Kameshvari, Shiva and his consort in the form of a sixteen-year-old amorous couple....
Read full contents: Shankaracarya Worships the Goddess
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