Brahmamandala, Brāhmamaṇḍala, Brahmamaṇḍala, Brahma-mandala: 2 definitions
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Brahmamandala 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
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraBrāhmamaṇḍala (ब्राह्ममण्डल) refers to “Brahmā’s circle”, which, accroding to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 5.74, is another name for the centre of the stage where the deity is supposed to be present.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramBrahmamaṇḍala (ब्रह्ममण्डल) refers to the “circle of Brahmā”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, [while describing the visualized form of Navātman Bhairava]: “[...] Navātman’s mind is blissful with his own energy and he is delighted by the bliss of (spiritual) wine. [...] (He has) a garland made of sacred gems that hangs down (from his neck) to the soles of (his) feet. In the midst of the Vaḍava Fire, he is delighted by the bliss of his own energy. Within the womb of the Vaḍava Fire in the Transmental within the Circle of Brahmā (brahmamaṇḍala), he is successful by means of the Yoga of the Vaḍava (Fire) which is Stillness”.
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: Brahma, Mandala.
Ends with: Kadambabrahmamandala, Kadambakabrahmamandala.
Full-text: Kadambabrahmamandala, Kadambakabrahmamandala.
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