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Kagapusundar, Kāgapusuṇḍar, Kaagapusundar, Kaaga-pusundar, Kaaka-pusundar: 2 definitions

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Kagapusundar means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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: DSpace at Pondicherry: Siddha Cult in Tamilnadu (shaivism)

Kāgapusuṇḍar.—According to the legend, he was the father of the Siddha Romariṣi. Once he met the ascetic Vasiṣṭa and told him that he met in his lifetime eight Vasiṣṭas like him. One scholar adduced a fantastic interpretation tor the name Kāgapusuṇḍar. According to him, the Siddha under reference transfigured himself into a crow and roved everywhere.

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Shaiva (शै�, 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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India history and geography

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Source: Wisdom Library: Teachers, Saints and Sages

Kaagapusundar is another name for Kagapujandar: one of the Siddhars (Siddhas) and Rishis mentioned by Rangarasa Desiga Swamigal in his Siddhargal Potri Thoguppu. Each name in the list starts with prefix �Om� followed by the Siddhar’s names and ends with refrain �Thiruvadigal Potri�. For example for Kaagapusundar: ஓம� காகபுஜண்டர� திருவடிகள் போற்றி [ōm kākapujaṇṭar tiruvaṭika� pōṟṟi].—These Siddhas experienced union with the ultimate reality and witnessed a spiritual transformation of their intellectual, mental, vital and ultimately, physical bodies.

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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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