Kamadev is often depicted as a beautiful winged youth. Kamadeva is ordered to spread love in the world by shooting his flowerarrows and prajapati daksha is requested to present a wife to kamadeva. Vasanta, the ritu of spring, often accompanies kamadeva as love if supposed to feel like eternal. This god of desire is known as kamadeva, literally the god deva of desirepassion kama. His weapon is a bow made of sugarcane and arrow made of flowers.
Kama means desire, longing or love, and deva is a god or divinity. Some narratives also reference pradyumna, krishnas son. In one story kamadeva himself succumbs to desire, and must then adore his lover in order to be free from this passion and its curse. Kamadeva,lord kamadeva,lord kamdev,god of divine love. The name kamadeva can be translated as god of love. Kama means sensuous love, wish, desire, longing or sexuality and deva means heavenly or divine. I remember reading enough kamadeva in ack but i do not think it ever carried a version, such as this. He makes an appearance whenever the higher gods need his help and afterward, he seems to be living happily with his wife in amravati. Kamadevas consort rati, whose very essence is desire, carries a discus and a lotus, her arms are compared with lotusstalks. Also covers kamadeva s appearance in buddhist lore. Kamadeva, the god of love, is very fair and handsome and the best looking among the gods. Kamadeva the god of desire, makes a special appearance in our epics. Kamadeva will take you on a rollicking ride into the heart of desire and its tantalizing dark side.
His usual epithet is manmatha which is explained as mato manaso mantha. Due to historycentric religious worldviews, sex is considered a sin and love without sex is considered the purest of romantic relationships. He shoots with his bow the five flowertipped shafts of desire. He carries a bow made of sugarcane and strung with a line of humming bees. Lord kamdeva is the hindu god of human love or desire. This kama or desire, not of sexual enjoyment, but of good in general, is celebrated in a curious hymn of the atharvaveda, which exalts the kama into a supreme god and creator. Kamadeva, the charming wielder of the sugarcane bow and the flowertipped arrows, born out of the wellspring of brahmas latent passion, has for long. Shiva and parvati the gods who stand for desire and creation. The god of desire, the author masterfully marries imagination with stellar research to bring to vivid life one of the most intriguing gods of the hindu pantheon. This enthralling story of the god of desire explores his many wondrous adventures, as. Nov 20, 2012 kamadeva the god of love is perhaps the one of the most famous deities of hinduism.
It was earliest referred to in rig veda as a colourfull person. Keep in mind that many names may have different meanings in other countries and languages, so be careful that the name that you choose doesnt mean something bad or unpleasant. Kamadeva was created by lord brahma in order to introduce love among the people, and also for the creation of people. Kama iast kama meaning desire or longing, especially as in sensual or sexual love. He and his consort reside in the indra loka, also called as swarga loka. The god of desire is a mythological fiction that tells us albeit fictionally the entire story of kamadeva, legendary god of love. Laced with wit and narrated in contemporary flavour, kamadeva will take you on a rollicking ride into the heart of desire and its tantalizing dark side. Now, with kamadevas destruction, the world became barren and infertile, for he had been the god of desire and love. The kama is known in hindu mythology as a victim of sivas anger. The god of divine love hindu human rights online news magazine. According to kalika purana, after the creation of the 10 prajapatis, kama kamadeva, the god of love, was created from brahmas mind. God of desire presents sanskrit tales of the indian deity ka. He is also referred to in many other names, which include manmatha, one who agitates or churns the heart, ananga, one who is nonphysical or formless, and. Buy kamadeva the god of desire book online at low prices in.
The god of desire is a mythological fiction that tells us the story of god kamadeva. My knowledge on hindu mythology being extremely limited, kamadeva. Kama, in the mythology of india, the god of erotic love and pleasure. This enthralling story of the god of desire explores his many wondrous adventures, as well as his heady romance with rati, his chief consort. Kamadeva, the god of love all you need to know about. Rati passion his wife and his friend vasanta spring, who selects for him the shaft to be used on the current. Kamadeva the god of love is perhaps the one of the most famous deities of hinduism. However, according to hinduism, love and sex go hand in hand. Armed with his bow and arrows similar to cupid, he sets about spreading potent anuja chandramoulis recreation of the kamadeva story is not only interesting but downright amusing. Kamadevasfm is creating 3d adult animations patreon. During the vedic age 2nd millennium7th century bce, he personified cosmic desire, or the creative impulse, and was called the firstborn of the primeval chaos that makes all creation possible. Aug 03, 2015 kamadeva is the god of human love and passion who is known to awaken carnal desires among humans.
Etymologically, kama means sensual desire and deva means a divine being. In kamadeva the god of desire, the author masterfully marries imagination with stellar research to bring to vivid life one of the most intriguing gods of the hindu pantheon. Tales of kamadeva in sanskrit story literature by catherine benton 2005, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. But when parvati, and the other gods, including rati, kamdevas wife pleaded with shiva to resurrect kamadeva, shiva relented. Some narratives also reference pradyumna, krishnas son, as a reincarnation of kamadeva images and stories about hindu god kamadeva are traced to the verses of the rig veda and. Exploring the imagery and symbolism of the god of desire in art and ritual, catherine. He wields a bow made out of sugarcane, with string made out of honeybees, that can bring together peoples hearts. Kamadeva is the hindu god of love and desire who is sometimes called the indian or vedic cupid. Kamadeva is represented as a young and handsome winged man who wields a bow. Kamadeva, whose name kama desire, libido and deva god translates as the god of desire. Readers familiar with the hindu mythology very well know who the god is but what we usually have are bits and pieces or mere mentions of the god in the popular sagas. Just as passion forms the backdrop for good stories everywhere, the passion evoked by kamadeva promises captivating and amusing drama, as well as an exploration of the myriad ethical and philosophical questions raised by desire. Kama is personified as deity kamadeva and his consort rati.
Kamdev kamadeva is the god of love, desire and sexuality. Kamadeva, the charming wielder of the sugarcane bow and the flowertipped arrows, born out of the wellspring of brahmas latent passion, has for long remained an enigma. The god of desire, the author masterfully marries imagination with stellar research to bring to vivid life one of the most intriguing gods of the hindu. In later periods he is depicted as a handsome youth, attended by heavenly. He is regarded as the heavenly god of love who arouses passion and love among those struck by his cosmic arrow. Kamadeva, the charming wielder of the sugarcane bow and the flowertipped arrows, born out of the wellspring of brahmas latent passion, has.
Kamadeva is the god of human love and passion who is known to awaken carnal desires among humans. Some narratives also reference pradyumna, krishnas son, as a reincarnation of kamadeva images and stories about hindu god kamadeva are traced to the verses of the rig veda. The word, kama, used to denote pleasure, is also the name of the god who controls it. Kamadeva, the charming wielder of the sugarcane bow and the flowertipped arrows. Kamadeva was the son of lord vishnu and in some versions, he is the son of lord bramha. Kamadeva, kama or manmatha is the hindu god of human love or desire, often portrayed along with his female counterpart rati.
Kama means desire or longing, especially as in sensual or sexual love. As per some customs worshiping radha krishna, radha could not be compare in the universe for beauty, and her strength continually defeats the god of. So, expect a mythological fiction which takes you on a roller coaster ride that is the life of kamadeva. Why did shiva punish kamadeva and reduce him to ashes. Jul 19, 20 now, with kamadevas destruction, the world became barren and infertile, for he had been the god of desire and love. Rig veda, the most ancient of the vedas makes a mention of his name. Laced with wit and narrated in contemporary flavour. The god of desire piqued my interest, just like the works of amish tripathi. He churns the heart and hence churner of hearts manmatha. Lovedesire being formless he is also called ananga the one without. This enthralling story of the god of desire explores his many wondrous adventures, as well as his heady romance with rati his chief consort.
God of desire presents sanskrit tales of the indian deity kamadeva as he battles the ascetic god siva. He is often found with his consort rati in the paintings or pictures depicting his powers. See more ideas about hindu deities, deities and indian gods. As per some customs worshiping radha krishna, radha could not be compare in the universe for beauty, and her strength continually defeats the god of love, kamadeva. Some narratives also reference pradyumna, krishnas son, as a reincarnation of kamadeva. One of the most popular of the hindu deities, kamadeva is believed to awaken human carnal desires among those he shoots with his arrows. Anuja chandramoulis latest offering is quite different from the previous arjuna saga of a pandava warrior prince. He is regarded as the heavenly god of love who arouses passion and love. Kamadeva is a unique god, for he is the god of love. Buy kamadeva the god of desire book online at low prices. Deity kama is comparable to the greek deity eros they both trigger human sexual attraction and sensual desire. God of desire presents sanskrit tales of the indian deity kamadeva as he battles the ascetic god siva, assists the powerful goddess devi, and incarnates as the charming son of krsna.
Kamadeva the god of desire, was born to lord brahma. This god of desire is known as kamadeva, literally the god deva of desire passion kama. Kamadeva is also called as manmatha, is the god of loveand appears with his consort rati devi, who was the daughter of lord daksha bhagawan. She is unparalleled in her beauty and appeal, creating desires amongst others. In later periods he is depicted as a handsome youth, attended by heavenly nymphs, who shoots loveproducing flowerarrows. Oct 03, 2016 a powerful mantra for the enhancement of sexual desire om kleem kamaya namaha o. About the book kamadeva, the charming wielder of the sugarcane bow and the flowertipped arrow, born out of the wellspring of brahmas latent passion, has for long remained an enigma. Kamadeva, kama or manmatha is the hindu god of human love or desire, often portrayed along with his female. Kamadeva was son of lord vishnu and in some versions he is the son of lord bramha. Jun 01, 2006 exploring the imagery and symbolism of the god of desire in art and ritual, catherine benton reflects on the connection of ka. The meaning of kamadeva is the god of desire or love. Kamadeva manmatha god of human love, desire hindupad. Kamadeva is the son of brahma, the creator in the divine hindu pantheon, and is christened god of desire.
But because of a preordained curse, he faces the wrath of lord shiva, the destroyer. Oct 25, 2014 kamadeva the god of desire, makes a special appearance in our epics. Aug 01, 2014 kamadeva the god of desire, was born to lord brahma. Known as manmatha, madana, atanu, or ananga, kamadeva is one of brahmas sons by most mythological accounts. Exploring the imagery and symbolism of the god of desire in art and ritual, catherine benton reflects on the connection of ka. A powerful mantra for the enhancement of sexual desire om kleem kamaya namaha o. Kamadeva is a name of vishnu in vishnu purana and bhagavata purana sb 5. In the atharvaveda, kama is described as desire and not sexual enjoyment. Aug 14, 2014 in one story kamadeva himself succumbs to desire, and must then adore his lover in order to be free from this passion and its curse. He plays his part in the world of lords as a friend to indra, husband to rati and a tutor to the apsaras. Exploring the imagery and symbolism of the god of desire in art and ritual, catherine benton reflects on the connection of kamadeva to parrots, makaras gharials. Kamadeva, kama or manmatha is the hindu god of human love 2 or desire, often portrayed along with his female counterpart rati.
He makes an appearance whenever the higher gods need his help and afterward, he. Kamadeva is considered as the son of vishnu and lakshmi, under the forms of krishna and rukmini. Know more about kamdev gayatri and kamdev shaabar mantra. His name comes from the sanskrit, kama, meaning sensual desire, and deva, meaning divine being. Aug 09, 2014 kamadeva, the charming wielder of the sugarcane bow and the flowertipped arrows, born out of the wellspring of brahmas latent passion, has for long remained an enigma. The name kamadeva iast kamadeva can be translated as god of love. I did think arjuna reminded me of the amar chitra katha version of the mahabharata, but that is where kamadeva the god of desire is different. See more ideas about god, mythology books and book. Pdf kamadeva the god of desire by anuja chandramouli.
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