Kamabhasman, Kama-bhasman, Kāmabhasman, Kāmabhasma, Kamabhasma: 1 definition
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Kamabhasman 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationKāmabhasman (कामभस्मन्) refers to the “ashes of the cupid”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.51 (“The resuscitation of Kāma”).—Accordingly, after Rati spoke to Śiva: “After saying thus she gave him the ashes of the cupid (kāmabhasman) along with the bag in which they had been contained. “O lord, O lord”, saying thus she lamented much in front of Śiva. On hearing the lamentation of Rati, Sarasvatī and other celestial ladies wept bitterly and spoke in piteous tones. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, 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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