Kama
Kama Lord of Love; Churner of Hearts; Stalk of Passion; Lord of All Seasons
ALSO KNOWN AS:
Kama Deva; Manmatha
ORIGIN:
India Kama Deva is India’s Lord of Desire and Love; the Hindu equivalent of Eros. Kama, too, has a bow and arrows but his bow is formed from sugar cane, strung with a line of honey bees and his arrows are flowers. Kama’s parents are Lakshmi and Vishnu. He is honored by those seeking love, happiness and sensual pleasure.
MANIFESTATION:
He’s very handsome. Kama Deva may signal his presence with a gentle breeze. Consort: Rati
Spirit allies:
Kama is served and attended by the Apsaras
BIRDS:
Parrots; parakeets; love birds Sacred creature: Honeybees
Mount:
Parrot
Time:
Kama Deva is at the peak of his power in spring
Tree:
Mango (Mangifera spp.); Ashoka (Saraca indica): ashoka means without grief
SEE ALSO:
- Apsaras;
- Eros;
- Lakshmi;
- Rati
SOURCE:
Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses – Written by : Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.
