365bet

Gulmadeva, Gulma-deva: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Gulmadeva 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

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Gulmadeva in Shaktism glossary
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

1a) Gulmadeva (गुल्मदेव) refers to one of the Sixteen Siddhas according to the Kubjikānityāhnikatilaka: a derative text drawing from Tantras and other sources such as the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā.—These sixteen spiritual teachers represent the disciples of the Nine Nāthas who propagated the Western Transmission noted in the Kubjikā Tantras. According to the lunar symbolism of the Kulakaulinīmata, these these sixteen teachers are the rays of the moon. According to the Ambāmatasaṃhitā, the sixteen great Siddhas [e.g., Gulmadeva] have authority in Koṃkaṇa; and it is further stated that the Kaulika (tradition) with sixteen lineages originated in the Deccan (岹ṣiṇāpٳ).

Gulmadeva is the Caryā name of this Nātha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer). He is alternatively known as Vatsagulma. Gulmadeva is further associated with the following: (1) Birth place: Ḍāhala (or Vacchoga); (2) Caste: Brahmin; (3) Name at birth: Viṣṇuśarmā (alternatively, his birth-name is Mādhava and his father is Viṣṇuśarmā); (4) Prasiddha or famed name: Mālādhara; (5) Gopya or secret name: Tripurānanda; (6) Prapūjya or worship-name: Tīvrānanda; (7) Consorts: Viśvāmbā and Ajitāmbā (alternatively, Kalpaviśvāmbā).

1b) Gulmadeva (गुल्मदेव) refers to one of the “sixteen Siddhas� belonging to the Siddhaugha (“the current of the Siddhas�), as discussed in the Yogakhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—[The seven Siddhas] are followed by the Nine Siddhas. There are three in the sky, the netherworlds and on the earth. The Sixteen Siddhas are their spiritual sons. They are born from Sūryadeva and are located in the body.—Gulmadeva is associated with Kroḍadeva of the Divyaugha or Gurvogha (“current of the teachers�) and with [Ānandaghūrmi]? of the Divyādivya (“divine-cum-mortal current�).

Shaktism book cover
context information

Shakta (शाक्�, 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.

Discover the meaning of gulmadeva in the context of Shaktism from relevant books on

India history and geography

: archive.org: Mithila under the Karnatas

Gulmadeva refers to a “collector of custom duties�.�Gulma ordinarily means a wood, fort and a police station. Fleet translated Gaulmika as superintendent of woods and forests (CII � III.52 fn.4). Dr U N Ghosal takes Gaulmika as Collector of Custom duties and refers to ‘Gulmadeva� of the Arthasastra in support of his view (Cf. Hindu Revenue System, p.292). According to Chandeswara, Gulma meant a group of three or five villages. It seems that Gulma was a small administrative unit in a group of three or five villages and was the centre of a police station. Gulmapati is also mentioned in the Panchobh CP and there it means the officer commanding a Gulma squadron.

India history book cover
context information

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.

Discover the meaning of gulmadeva in the context of India history from relevant books on

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Let's grow together!

I humbly request your help to keep doing what I do best: provide the world with unbiased sources, definitions and images. Your donation direclty influences the quality and quantity of knowledge, wisdom and spiritual insight the world is exposed to.

Let's make the world a better place together!

Like what you read? Help to become even better: