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Kamavihvala, 峾󱹲: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Kamavihvala means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Kamavihvala in Shaivism glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Ṣaṭsāhasra-saṃhitā

峾󱹲 (कामविह्वला):—One of the twelve ṇa associated with Kāma, the second seat of the ṣṭԲ-󲹰. According to tantric sources such as the Śrīmatottara-tantra and the Gorakṣasaṃhitā (Kādiprakaraṇa), these twelve ṇa are represented as female deities. According to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā however, they are explained as particular syllables. They (e.g. 峾󱹲) only seem to play an minor role with regard to the interpretation of the Devīcakra (first of five chakras, as taught in the ܲᾱ峾ٲ-ٲԳٰ).

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context information

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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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Kamavihvala in Kannada glossary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Kāmavihvala (ಕಾಮವಿಹ್ವ�):—[noun] a man anguished from the desire for sexual enjoyment.

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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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