Brahmandakalana, Brahmāṇḍakalana, Brahmanda-kalana: 1 definition
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Brahmandakalana 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: ManthanabhairavatantramBrahmāṇḍakalana (ब्रह्माण्डकलन) refers to the “creation of the universe”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while describing the Niṣkala Form of Śrīnātha]—“[...] (He holds) a conch that makes the sound of the creation of the universe (brahmāṇḍakalana-ārāva) and is fearsome with the (Unstruck) Sound of Śaṅkhinī (the energy within the channel of Suṣumṇā). [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Kalana, Brahmanda.
Full-text: Kalana.
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