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Vamadeva, ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹, Vama-deva: 31 definitions

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: Wisdom Library: Bhagavata Purana

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ)—One of the eleven other names of Rudra, according to the Bhāgavata Purāṇa 3.12.12.

: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

1) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ).—An ancient hermit. ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ and Śala. Three sons named Śala, Dala and Bala were born to King ParÄ«kį¹£it by his wife Suśobhanā, a princess of Maį¹‡įøÅ«ka. In due course, King ParÄ«kį¹£it anointed his eldest son Śala as King and went to the forest for penance.

Once Śala went to the forest to hunt. While chasing a deer, the King asked his charioteer to bring horses capable of overtaking the deer. The charioteer told the King that such horses were available at the hermitage of ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹. They went to the hermitage of ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ and got the horses on condition that they would be returned.

After the hunting, Śala reached his capital. Seeing the beauty and the vigorous nature of the horses, the King did not like to part with them. ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ sent his disciple to the court of the King to take the horses back. But the King sent him back empty-handed. ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ got angry. He came in person and demanded his horses. The King replied that Brahmins did not require such horses. While these two were quarrelling with each other, some fierce giants came there and pierced Śala with a trident and killed him. (²Ń²¹³óÄå²ś³óÄå°ł²¹³Ł²¹ Vana Parva, Chapter 192). Other information.

(i) He was a friend of Vasiṣṭha and a priest of Daśaratha. (VālmÄ«ki Rāmāyaṇa, BālakÄį¹‡įøa. Sarga 7, Stanza 3).

(ii) Maį¹‡įøala 4 of Ṛgveda was composed by ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹.

(iii) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ was a hermit who had praised the AśvinÄ«devas when he was in his mother’s womb. (Ṛgveda, Maį¹‡įøala 1, SÅ«kta 119).

(iv) Once ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ tried to eat the flesh of a dog because of hunger, with a view to save Brahmins. (Manusmį¹›ti, Chapter 10, Stanza 106).

(v) He was a prominent member in the assembly of Indra. (²Ń²¹³óÄå²ś³óÄå°ł²¹³Ł²¹ Sabhā Parva, Chapter 7, Stanza 17).

(vi) Once ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ gave advice about righteousness to King Vasumanas. (²Ń²¹³óÄå²ś³óÄå°ł²¹³Ł²¹ Śānti Parva, Chapter 92). (See full article at Story of ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ from the Puranic encyclopaedia by Vettam Mani)

2) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ).—A King. Arjuna defeated this King during his regional conquest of the North. (²Ń²¹³óÄå²ś³óÄå°ł²¹³Ł²¹ Sabhā Parva, Chapter 27, Stanza 11).

3) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ).—One of the seven sons born to Manu by his wife ŚatarÅ«pā. It is stated in Matsya Purāṇa, Chapter 4, that the Brahmin was born from the face, Kį¹£atriya from the hand, Vaiśya from the calf of the leg and Śūdra from the foot, of ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹, who was an incarnation of Śiva. This ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ who had five faces and a trident in his hand, fought with Candra, when Tārā the wife of Bį¹›haspati was carried away by Candra. (Matsya Purāṇa, 4-13).

: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

1) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ) is the name of a Sage (Muni) who once attended a great sacrifice by Dakį¹£a, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.27. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:ā€”ā€œ[...] once a great sacrifice was started by Dakį¹£a, O sage. To partake in that sacrifice, the celestial and terrestrial sages and devas were invited by Śiva and they reached the place being deluded by Śiva’s Māyā. [³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹, ...] and many others along with their sons and wives arrived at the sacrifice of Dakį¹£a—my sonā€�.

2) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ) is another name for Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.11 (ā€œThe Godsā€� prayerā€�).—Accordingly, as the Gods eulogized Śiva: ā€œ[...] Obeisance to the omniscient, to one who is the refuge of all. Obeisance to you born in a trice. Obeisance to ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹, Rudra, the Puruį¹£a, accessible to the good. Obeisance to Aghora, to one easily served. Obeisance to you, subservient to the devotees. Obeisance to īśāna, the most excellent, the bestower of bliss to his devotees. [...]ā€�.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

1a) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ).—A name of Śiva; immortal;1 with the trident created Brahmans from his face; Kį¹£atriyas from his arms, Vaiśyas from his thigh and Śūdras from his feet;2 was not allowed to proceed with the creation of beings and hence got the name Sthāṇu;3 five faced Śiva grew angry at Soma's refusal to send back Tārā to Bį¹›haspati and waged war with him.4

  • 1) Bhāgavata-purāṇa II. 6. 36; III. 12. 12; BrahmÄį¹‡įøa-purāṇa II. 26. 33; III. 72. 182.
  • 2) Matsya-purāṇa 4. 27-30.
  • 3) Ib. 4. 31.
  • 4) Ib. 23. 36.

1b) A mountain of Śālmalidvīpa.*

  • * Bhāgavata-purāṇa V. 20. 10.

1c) A son of HÄ«raṇyaretas of KuśadvÄ«pa.*

  • * Bhāgavata-purāṇa V. 20. 14.

1d) A sage who was invited for Yudhiṣṭhira's RājasÅ«ya. Went with Kṛṣṇa to Mithilā, and came to SyamantapaƱcaka to see him. One of the sages who left for Piį¹‡įøÄraka;1 a sage by tapas an Angirasa and mantrakį¹›t;2 a son of SurÅ«pā and a gotrakāra;3 a Tripravara, not to marry with Angiras and Bį¹›haduktas.4

  • 1) Bhāgavata-purāṇa X. 74. 8; 84. 5; 86. 18; XI. 1-12.
  • 2) BrahmÄį¹‡įøa-purāṇa II. 32. 99 and 110; Matsya-purāṇa 145. 93, 104; Vāyu-purāṇa 59. 90, 101.
  • 3) Matsya-purāṇa 196. 4.
  • 4) Ib. 196. 35-36.

1e) A son of Atharvan Angiras: visited Paraśurāma in penance;1 a Ṛṣi by tapas;2 father of Asija and Bį¹›haduttha.3

  • 1) BrahmÄį¹‡įøa-purāṇa III. 1. 105; 23. 4; IV. 39. 56.
  • 2) Matsya-purāṇa 145. 93.
  • 3) Vāyu-purāṇa 65. 100-2.

1f) The third Kalpa.*

  • * Matsya-purāṇa 290. 3.

1g) The contemplated being in the 30th Kalpa; also Śarva; Vāma ÄŖÅ›vara leads to Rudralokam.*

  • * Vāyu-purāṇa 22. 25, 32 and 34.

1h) The name of the Lord of the Lohita Kalpa.*

  • * Vāyu-purāṇa 23. 70-3.

1i) A son of Guhāvāsa of the 17th dvāpara.*

  • * Vāyu-purāṇa 23. 177.

1j) A branch of Angiras.*

  • * Vāyu-purāṇa 65. 106.
: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and places

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ) is a name mentioned in the ²Ń²¹³óÄå²ś³óÄå°ł²¹³Ł²¹ (cf. II.24.10) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The ²Ń²¹³óÄå²ś³óÄå°ł²¹³Ł²¹ (mentioning ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ś±ō“ǰ첹²õ (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.

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The Purana (ą¤Ŗą„ą¤°ą¤¾ą¤�, 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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Shilpashastra (iconography)

Source: Wisdom Library: Elements of Hindu Iconograpy

1) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ):—One of the five aspects of Śiva, known collectively as the PaƱchabrahmās. They are emanations from the ²Ō¾±į¹£k²¹±ō²¹-Śiva. According to the øéÅ«±č²¹³¾²¹į¹‡įø²¹²Ō²¹, the colour of the body, the eyes, garments, the head-gear, the yajƱopavÄ«ta, the garland, the sandal-paste and ear-ornament of ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ should be red. As usual, the crescent moon should be adorning the ĀᲹṭām²¹°ģ³Üį¹­a of this deity also. He should have three eyes and a prominent nose, be decorated with all ornaments and carry in his hands the °ģ³ó²¹įøg²¹ and the °ģ³ó±šį¹­a°ģ²¹.

The ڰłÄ«³Ł²¹³Ł±¹²¹²Ō¾±»å³ó¾± gives somewhat different description. For ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ should have, according to this work, four faces; each of these faces should have three eyes; the colour of ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ should be red. This face ought to point to the northern direction. Two of ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ā€™s hands should be held in the varada and the abhaya pose and the two remaining ones should hold in them the ²¹°ģį¹£a³¾Äå±ōÄå and the į¹­aį¹…k²¹.

2) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ):—Fourth of the twelve emanations of Rudra, according to the øéÅ«±č²¹³¾²¹į¹‡įø²¹²Ō²¹.

: Google Books: Elements of Hindu iconography

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ) was a contemporary and protege of a king called Śambhuvarāya. There are three or four Śambhuvarāyas, (that is, members of a dynasty of chiefs who styled themselves Śambhuvarāyas), of whom the Śambhuvarāya, the patron of ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ seems to be Rājanārāyaṇa Śambhuvarāyar, whoe initial date is A.D. 1322-23.

: Archaeological Survey of India: Śaiva monuments at Paį¹­į¹­adakal (śilpa)

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ) is found as a sculpture at the temple of Lokeśvara, north wall, north faƧade.—As this beautiful image is on the north wall, we may say that it is a representation of ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹. This is a standing image with one foot on the back of a Gaṇa. He has two arms, the left hand resting on the thigh, the right hand holding a serpent. He has a beautifully arranged matted hair. He wears a lot of ornaments and they are in well-preserved condition. A skull in his head decoration is intriguiging. The slight smile on his lips enhances the beauty of the image.

Above the image are demi-gods flying in the air, adoring the god. They are also well bedecked.

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Shilpashastra (ą¤¶ą¤æą¤²ą„ą¤Ŗą¤¶ą¤¾ą¤øą„ą¤¤ą„ą¤°, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of Śiva

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ) refers to one of the five faces of Sadāśiva that revealed the Āgamas (sacred texts).—According to the ²õṛṣṭi°ģ°ł²¹³¾²¹ method mentioned in the Uttarakāmikāgama, ā€œRauravāgama, Makuṭāgama, Vimalāgama, CandrajƱānāgama and Bimbāgama are said to be emanated from ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ faceā€�. According to the ²õ²¹į¹ƒhÄå°ł²¹°ģ°ł²¹³¾²¹ mentioned in the PÅ«rvakāraṇāgama, ā€œSÅ«kį¹£māgama, Sahasrāgama, Aį¹ƒÅ›umān and Suprabhedāgama are to be from the face called ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ā€�.

According to the Ajitāgama, ā€œSiddha, Santāna, Nį¹›siṃha, CandrajƱāna and Vilmala are sprung from the ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ faceā€�. According to the Rauravāgama, ā€œBimba, ProdgÄ«ta, Lalita, Siddha and Santāna are from the ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ face of Sadāśivaā€�.

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Shaiva (ą¤¶ą„ˆą¤�, 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.

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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: Wisdom Library: Pancaratra (Samhita list)

1) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ) or ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹saṃhitā is the name of an ancient PāƱcarātra Saṃhitā mentioned in the ±Ź³Ü°ł³Üį¹£o³Ł³Ł²¹³¾²¹²õ²¹į¹ƒh¾±³ŁÄå: a PāƱcarātra text consisting of more than 1800 verses devoted to temple-building and the practical concerns of the PāƱcarātra priestly community.—The Puruį¹£ottama Saṃhitā presents a clear and concise treatment of its subjects, comparing favorably to such works as Aniruddhasaṃhitā (q.v.) and KapiƱjalasaṃhitā (q.v.). Like the latter of these two just-mentioned texts, the work at hand also contains a list of canonical titles in its opening chapter.

2) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ) or ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹saṃhitā is also mentioned in the µž³óÄå°ł²¹»å±¹ÄåĀį²¹²õ²¹į¹ƒh¾±³ŁÄå or ā€œBhāradvāja-kaṇva-saṃhitāā€�: a PāƱcarātra text comprising some 230 ś±ō“ǰ첹²õ mainly concerned with basic details concerning temple construction and icon consecration.

: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of Śiva (pancaratra)

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ) or ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹saṃhitā is the name of a Vaiṣṇava Āgama scripture, classified as a ³ŁÄå³¾²¹²õ²¹ type of the Muniprokta group of PāƱcarātra Āgamas. The ±¹²¹¾±į¹£į¹‡²¹±¹Äå²µ²¹³¾²¹²õ represent one of the three classes of Äå²µ²¹³¾²¹²õ (traditionally communicated wisdom).—Texts of the PāƱcara Āgamas are divided in to two sects. It is believed that Lord Vāsudeva revealed the first group of texts which are called Divya and the next group is called Muniprokta which are further divided in to three viz. a. Sāttvika. b. Rājasa. c. Tāmasa (e.g., ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹-saṃhitā).

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Pancaratra (ą¤Ŗą¤¾ą¤žą„ą¤šą¤°ą¤¾ą¤¤ą„ą¤°, pāƱcarātra) 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.

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Kavya (poetry)

Source: Wisdom Library: Kathāsaritsāgara

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ) is the name of a great hermit, as mentioned in the Kathāsaritsāgara, chapter 109. Accordingly, as Amį¹›taprabha said to Naravāhanadatta: ā€�... there is a great mountain (³¾²¹³óÄå²µ¾±°ł¾±) named Malaya in the southern region; and in a hermitage on it lives a great hermit named ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ā€�.

Also, ā€�... and [Naravāhanadatta] himself flew up into the air with that Vidyādhara, and in that way quickly reached the Malaya mountain, and approached the hermit ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹. And he beheld that hermit [³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹] white with age, tall of stature, with eyeballs sparkling like bright jewels in the fleshless sockets of his eyes, the depository of the jewels of the emperor of the Vidyādharas, with his matted hair waving like creepers, looking like the Himālaya range accompanying the prince, to assist him in attaining successā€�.

The Kathāsaritsāgara (ā€˜ocean of streams of storyā€�), mentioning ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹, is a famous Sanskrit epic story revolving around prince Naravāhanadatta and his quest to become the emperor of the ±¹¾±»å²āÄå»å³ó²¹°ł²¹²õ (celestial beings). The work is said to have been an adaptation of Guį¹‡Äįøhya’s Bį¹›hatkathā consisting of 100,000 verses, which in turn is part of a larger work containing 700,000 verses.

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Kavya (ą¤•ą¤¾ą¤µą„ą¤�, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ā€˜epic poetryā€� and natya, or ā€˜dramatic poetryā€�.

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Ayurveda (science of life)

Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)

Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstra

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ) or ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹rasa is the name of an Ayurvedic recipe defined in the fifth volume of the Rasajalanidhi (chapter 2, Rajayakshma: phthisis). These remedies are classified as Iatrochemistry and form part of the ancient Indian science known as Rasaśāstra (medical alchemy). However, since it is an ayurveda treatment it should be taken with caution and in accordance with rules laid down in the texts.

Accordingly, when using such recipes (e.g., ±¹Äå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹-°ł²¹²õ²¹): ā€œthe minerals (uparasa), poisons (±¹¾±į¹£a), and other drugs (except herbs), referred to as ingredients of medicines, are to be duly purified and incinerated, as the case may be, in accordance with the processes laid out in the texts.ā€� (see introduction to Iatro chemical medicines)

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Āyurveda (ą¤†ą¤Æą„ą¤°ą„ą¤µą„‡ą¤¦, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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Vedanta (school of philosophy)

: Shodhganga: Siva Gita A Critical Study

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ) or ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹gÄ«tā refers to one of the sixty-four GÄ«tās commonly referred to in Hindu scriptures.—GÄ«tā is the name given to certain sacred writings in verse (often in the form of a dialogue) which are devoted to the exposition of particular religious and theosophical doctrines. Most of these GÄ«tās [i.e., ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹-gÄ«tā] originate from the ²Ń²¹³óÄå²ś³óÄå°ł²¹³Ł²¹ or the various Purāṇas.

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Vedanta (ą¤µą„‡ą¤¦ą¤¾ą¤Øą„ą¤�, vedānta) refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. There are a number of sub-schools of Vedanta, however all of them expound on the basic teaching of the ultimate reality (brahman) and liberation (moksha) of the individual soul (atman).

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

: Shodhganga: Saudarya Lahari of Sri Sankara A Study

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ) refers to one of the 52 rays of the Svadhiṣṭhāna-Cakra which (together with the 56 rays of the MÅ«lādhāra) are associated with the fiery plane called Rudragranthi, according to Śaį¹…karācārya’s SaudaryalaharÄ«.—Accordingly, the Goddess is visualised (by Sādhaka) as dwelling above the six Ādhāracakras ruling over the 360 rays which emanate in them [e.g., ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹]. These 360 rays represent 360 syllables (i.e., a consummation of the ś²¹²ś»å²¹±č°ł²¹±č²¹Ć±³¦²¹ or 50 alphabets) as well as the principles of nature. For the 360 syllables, together with ³ó²¹į¹� and ²õ²¹įø�, Nyāsa should be performed for ŚrÄ«cakrapÅ«jā.

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Shakta (ą¤¶ą¤¾ą¤•ą„ą¤�, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

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General definition (in Hinduism)

: Universal Yoga: The Five Faces of Shiva

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ is associated with the northern direction. This face of Shiva is associated with the shakti of strength and beauty as well as the goddess Maya. ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ is associated with the Vijῆānamaya Kosha. This face is the Citta rÅ«pa, the form of the universal consciousness limited to the individual mind. Several traditions believe that mantra to ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ has considerable healing benefit. This is the preserving energy of Shiva, and is connected with the air element as well as the Ānahata Chakra.

: WikiPedia: Hinduism

1) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹: Represents Citta rÅ«pa and Citta rÅ«piṇi of Śiva. This is TurÄ«ya, attained by getting acquainted with primordial energy of the sun. This face of Śiva has special powers to heal both mentally and physically of any creature. Represents Parāliį¹…ga. Two billion (200,00,000) mantras are trying to describe this face of Śiva. Blood red in color it represents unmatched force that is capable of transforming all elements of the cosmos. Uplifts the element of Tejasa. Direction is North. Predominates the energy of vital life force. It represents indescribable amount of brightness of light. Only those established in yoga can contain it within their physical forms, otherwise the mortal frame sheds itself immediately resulting in union with Vamadeva. The adepts contain energy of creation of elements within themselves.

2) (second face of Shiva) - ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ - Preservation. North. Water. Jala.

According to Śaiva Agama, Lord Shiva performs five actions - creation, preservation, dissolution, concealing grace, and revealing grace. Each of the five actions corresponds to a name and form of Shiva with varying attributes.

In Buddhism

Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

One of the great sages honoured by the brahmins as authors of hymns, etc. Vin.i.245; D.i.104, etc.; see Vamaka; cf. Rigveda iv. 26; Ramayana i.7, etc.

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Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

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India history and geography

: What is India: Epigraphia Indica volume XXXI (1955-56)

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ is one of the Brāhmaṇa donees mentioned in the ā€œAsankhali plates of Narasiṃha IIā€� (1302 A.D.). When a grant was made to a large number of Brāhmaṇas, the chief amongst the donees seems to have been called PānÄ«yagrāhin especially. In the present record, though all the donees (e.g., ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹) are referred to as Pāṇigrāhi-mahājana, their list is headed by a Brāhmaṇa with PāṇigrahÄ« as his surname.

These copper plates (mentioning ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹) were discovered from the house of a Santal inhabitant of Pargana Asankhali in the Mayurbhanj State (Orissa). It was made when king VÄ«ra-Narasiṃhadeva was staying at the Bhairavapura-kaį¹­aka (city, camp or residence).

: Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts, volume 3, part 1: Saduktikarnamrita

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ) is the name of a Poet mentioned in the 13th century Saduktikarṇāmrita by ŚrÄ«dhara Dāsa (son of Vaį¹­u Dāsa) who was a chief over several districts (called a ³¾²¹³óÄå³¾²¹į¹‡įø²¹±ō¾±°ģ²¹).—The Sadukti-Karnamrita is a collection of miscellaneous verses by different authors and on various subjects, five verses being devoted to each subject. There are 446 poets identified (for example, ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹) some of which in the feminine gender (intended for females) while others are of Buddhist monks etc.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ).ā€�

1) Name of a sage.

2) Name of Śiva; नाहं ą¤� ą¤Æą„‚ą¤Æą¤‚ ą¤Æą¤¦ą„ƒą¤¤ą¤¾ą¤‚ गतिं ą¤µą¤æą¤¦ą„ą¤°ą„ą¤� ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µą¤� ą¤•ą¤æą¤®ą„ą¤¤ą¤¾ą¤Ŗą¤°ą„� ą¤øą„ą¤°ą¤¾ą¤� (nā³ó²¹į¹� na yÅ«yaį¹� yadį¹›tāį¹� gatiį¹� vidurna ±¹Äå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹įø� kimutāpare surāįø�) Bhāgavata 2.6.36.

Derivable forms: ±¹Äå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹įø� (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µą¤�).

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms ±¹Äå³¾²¹ and deva (ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤�).

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ).—m.

(-±¹²¹įø�) A name of Siva. E. ±¹Äå³¾²¹ contrary, (to human institutions,) deva who sports.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ).—m. Śiva.

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms ±¹Äå³¾²¹ and deva (ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤�).

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ).—[masculine] [Name] of a Ṛṣi.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus Catalogorum

1) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—Quoted by Śaį¹…kara on AbhijƱānaśakuntala Oxf. 135^a.

2) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ):—lawyer. Quoted by Hemādri in Pariśeį¹£akhaį¹‡įøa 1, 159.

3) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ):—poet. [SÅ«ktikarṇāmį¹›ta by ŚrÄ«dharadāsa] SÅ«ktāvali Peters. 3, 55.

4) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ):—Munimatamaṇimālā [dharma]

5) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ):—Varį¹£amaƱjarÄ« jy.

6) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ):—Haį¹­hayogaviveka.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) ³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ):—[=±¹Äå³¾²¹-deva] [from ±¹Äå³¾²¹] m. (±¹Äå³¾²¹-) Name of an ancient Ṛṣi (having the [patronymic] gautama, author of the hymns, [Ṛg-veda iv, 1-41; 45-48], comprising nearly the whole fourth Maį¹‡įøala; [plural] his family), [Ṛg-veda] etc. etc.

2) [v.s. ...] of minister of Daśa-ratha, [²Ń²¹³óÄå²ś³óÄå°ł²¹³Ł²¹; Rāmāyaṇa]

3) [v.s. ...] of a king, [²Ń²¹³óÄå²ś³óÄå°ł²¹³Ł²¹; Harivaį¹ƒÅ›a]

4) [v.s. ...] of a son of Nārāyaṇa (father of Viśva-nātha), [Catalogue(s)]

5) [v.s. ...] of a lawyer, a poet etc. (also with ³Ü±čÄå»å³ó²āÄå²ā²¹ and ²ś³ó²¹į¹­į¹­Äå-³¦Äå°ł²ā²¹), [ib.]

6) [v.s. ...] of a form of Śiva, [Harivaį¹ƒÅ›a; Bhāgavata-purāṇa]

7) [v.s. ...] of a demon presiding over a [particular] disease, [Harivaį¹ƒÅ›a]

8) [v.s. ...] of a mountain in Śālmala-dvÄ«pa, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa]

9) [v.s. ...] of the third day or Kalpa in the month of Brahmā (See under kalpa)

10) [=±¹Äå³¾²¹-deva] [from ±¹Äå³¾²¹] mf(Ä«)n. relating to the Ṛṣi Vāma-deva, [²Ń²¹³óÄå²ś³óÄå°ł²¹³Ł²¹]

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

³ÕÄå³¾²¹»å±š±¹²¹ (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤®ą¤¦ą„‡ą¤µ):—[±¹Äå³¾²¹-deva] (±¹²¹įø�) 1. m. A name of Shiva.

[Sanskrit to German]

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Sanskrit, also spelled ą¤øą¤‚ą¤øą„ą¤•ą„ƒą¤¤ą¤®ą„� (²õ²¹į¹ƒs°ģį¹›t²¹³¾), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

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Kannada-English dictionary

: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Vāmadēva (ವಾಮದೇವ):ā€�

1) [noun] Śiva (or name of one of the five forms of Śiva).

2) [noun] name of a celebrated vedic sage whom many hymns of Řgveda are ascribed to.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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Pali-English dictionary

[Pali to Burmese]

: Sutta: Tipiį¹­aka Pāḷi-Myanmar Dictionary (တိပိဋက-ပါဠိမြန်မį€� į€”į€˜į€­į€“į€¬į€”į€�)

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(Burmese text): (į�) į€į€«į€™į€’į€±į€į€›į€žį€±į€·įŠ (į�) į€žį€­į€į€”į€į€� (į€™į€Ÿį€¬į€’į€±į€�)į� (į�) į€į€«į€™į€€-į€€į€¼į€Šį€·į€ŗį‹

(Auto-Translation): (1) Vamadeva, (2) Thiwana (Mahadeva). (1) Vamak - look.

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Pali is the language of the Tipiį¹­aka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

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