Gulmadeva, Gulma-deva: 2 definitions
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram1a) 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�).

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.
India history and geography
: archive.org: Mithila under the KarnatasGulmadeva 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.

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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Full-text (+3): Gulma, Maladharadeva, Vacchoga, Ajitamba, Tivranandanatha, Tivranatha, Tivrananda, Vishvamba, Kalpavishvamba, Kalpavishva, Tripurananda, Maladhara, Madhava, Vatsagulma, Gaulmika, Vishnusharma, Gulmapati, Krodadeva, Tivra, Dahala.
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