Avadhimandala, Avadhimaṇḍala, Avadhi-mandala: 1 definition
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Avadhimandala 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: ManthanabhairavatantramAvadhimaṇḍala (अवधिमण्डल) refers to the “circle of the (ultimate) end”, 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, “(The systems of both types, that is,) with end (that lead to ultimate realisation) and without end (that do not) are (both contained) in Mahākaula which is the Western (or ultimate—paścima—transmission). The seat (āsana) of the Kaula (principle and teaching) is tenfold (as the ten aforementioned systems). It is the circle of the (ultimate) end, free of desire (aneccha-avadhimaṇḍala). [...]”.
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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