Vaktramandala, Vaktramaṇḍala, Vaktra-mandala: 1 definition
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Vaktramandala 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: ManthanabhairavatantramVaktramaṇḍala (वक्त्रमण्डल) refers to the “circle of the faces”, according to Tantric texts such as the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “One should think of one's own (svādhiṣṭhāna) as having six faces and the goddess who is greedy for (its fine) qualities. The mouth (of one) adheres to the mouth (of the other) which is on top of one’s own Liṅga and is full of the juice of the bliss established by the swings of wanton sport (helādola). The cavity of the Liṅga is in the cavity (of the Void of the mouth). One should practice by that Path. (Thus) the circle of the faces (vaktramaṇḍala) of the Self emerges shaped like the creeper of light of a lightning flash. After (this takes place), one should practice regularly (nitya)”.
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.
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