A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Kaumari
This page describes Kaumari which is located on page 167 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 “Kaumari” according to 21 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Garuda Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
Then in the lotus pitha (altar) should be adored Brahmani, Maheshvari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, indradevata, Chamunda and Chandika. Then the Bhairavas should be adored. Asitanga, Ruru, Chanda, Krodha, Unmattabhairava, Kapali, Bhishana, and Samhara, are the eight Bharavas. He should meditate in his heart, in a mandala (diagram) with a lotus inside it and having three corners, on Rati, Priti, Kamadeva, the five arrows, Yogini, Valuka, Durga, Vighnaraja, Guru (preceptor) and Kshatrapa....
Read full contents: Chapter XXIV - The worship of Ganapati
Varahi Tantra (English Study) [by Roberta Pamio]
Then in verses 95"-118 are portrayed the eight Matris, which are Brahmani, Maheshvari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani, Camunda and Kali. It is said that the Ashtamatrika should be worshipped together with Vinayaka and Vireshvara. After the Eight Matris, one should worship Bhairava, women, young maidens and brahamanas. These Ashtamatrika are elsewhere known as Brahmi, Maheshvari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani, Camunda and Mahalakshmi: these are the Mothers of the Universe (Vishvamatara)....
Read full contents: Chapter 29 - The worship of Candika
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
From the loins came out Kaumari, seated on a peacock and holding a lance. The beautiful Vaishnavi came out from her hand, seated on Garuda, holding a conch, discus, club, sword, the bow sharnga and arrow. From her posterior came out the horrible Varahi (Boar) with a great pestle, seated on the Naga (serpent) Shesha, and furrowing the ground with her fierce tusks....
Read full contents: Story of Saptamatri
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