Kulamatri, Kula-matri, Kulamātṛ, Kulamātā, Kulamatra, Kula-matra: 1 definition
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Kulamatri 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.
The Sanskrit term Kulamātṛ can be transliterated into English as Kulamatr or Kulamatri, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramKulamātā (कुलमाता) refers to the “mother of the Kula”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “O fair lady, thus Śrīnātha sports in the Circle of the Void and (so does) Kubjikā, the mother of the Kula [i.e., kulamātā] who is Kuṇḍalī by name. She is the will, the goddess who is Mind Beyond Mind and whose form is the Point. That energy is said to be innate and is (the state of) oneness with Śiva. [...]”.
Shakta (शाक्त, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Matri, Matra, Kula.
Starts with: Kulamatrika.
Full-text: Vilokana, Sattvavajri, Dharmavajri, Ratnavajri, Karmavajri.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.1.122 < [Chapter 1 - The Beginning of the Lord’s Manifestation and His Instructions on Kṛṣṇa-saṅkīrtana]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 17 - The Greatness of Śrīmātā < [Section 2 - Dharmāraṇya-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 37 - Return of Moḍha Brāhmaṇas < [Section 2 - Dharmāraṇya-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 36 - Hanumān Makes His Appearance < [Section 2 - Dharmāraṇya-khaṇḍa]