Adimandala, Ādimaṇḍala, Adi-mandala: 1 definition
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Adimandala 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Kubjikāmata-tantraĀdimaṇḍala (आदिमण्डल):—One of the four maṇḍalas that make up the Khecarīcakra, according to the kubjikāmata-tantra. This ‘original’ maṇḍala is called the most excellent of maṇḍala and source of all the others. It is said that the Khecarīcakra is based on the primeval womb, the ādiyoni. It is also called the “maṇḍala of Śakti and Bhairava” since it is the seat of the primeval pair of deities.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Mandala, Adi.
Ends with: Nadimandala.
Full-text: Khecaricakra.
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