Nandavardhana, Nanda-vardhana: 4 definitions
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Nandavardhana 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramNandavardhana (नन्दवर्धन) is mentioned as the birth-place of Katsāladeva—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.—Katsāladeva is the Caryā name of this Nātha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer). He is associated withe with the birth-place known as Rājakīya [or Sandhiviprahī ?] (alternatively, Nandavardhana).
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryNandavardhana (नन्दवर्धन):—[=nanda-vardhana] [from nanda > nand] m. Name of authors, [Catalogue(s)]
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vardhana, Nanda.
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Full-text: Anandavardhana, Rajakiya, Sandhiviprahi, Katsaladeva.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 8.13.40 < [Chapter 13 - A Thousand Names of Lord Balarāma]
Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 21 - Eulogy of Lord Śiva < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]