Camundakhanda, Cāmuṇḍākhaṇḍa, Camunda-khanda: 1 definition

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Camundakhanda 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Chamundakhanda.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Camundakhanda in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Cāmuṇḍākhaṇḍa (चामुण्डाखण्ड) refers to the last part of Trikhaṇḍa, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “There, one (part) is the Rudrakhaṇḍa, the second is Mātṛkhaṇḍa, while one should know the third to be the excellent Cāmuṇḍākhaṇḍa. (This Vidyā) is called ‘Trikhaṇḍā’ because (it is formed) by the union of (these) three parts. It accomplishes every purpose and is taught everywhere”.

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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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