Guest guest Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 KAtyAyanI The daughter of rsi named Kata. This is the name of the deity in the collective form of the brightness [tejas] of all the Devas. The VAmana Pr says, "That brightness which is the best, and the greatest, is known in the world by the name of KAtyAyAni. Under that name she shines and is celebrated in the world." According to the KAlikA Pr this is the deity at OdyAna. The Devi Pr says, "Ka, means BrahmA, head and the philosopher's stone; as she supports or rests upon them, she is called KAtyAyani. BhAskararAya's Commentary Translated into English by R. Ananthakrishna Sastry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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