A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1898

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c5.1898

UMĀ. 'Light.' A name of the consort of Siva. The earliest known mention of the name is in the Kena Upanishad, where she appears as a mediatrix between Brahmā and the other gods, and seems to be identified with Vāch. *See* Devī.

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Kenopaniṣad — Sanskrit