Vrittamandala, Vṛttamaṇḍala, Vritta-mandala: 1 definition
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Vrittamandala 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.
The Sanskrit term Vṛttamaṇḍala can be transliterated into English as Vrttamandala or Vrittamandala, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramVṛttamaṇḍala (वृत्तमण्डल) refers to a “circular maṇḍala”, according to the Brahmayāmala verse 57.55.—Accordingly, “Having first fashioned a circular, auspicious area of two hands, (breadth extending) east and west, and having first divided it in half with a thread, the circular maṇḍala [i.e., vṛttamaṇḍala] is in three parts”.
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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