Guhyamandala, Guhyamaṇḍala, Guhya-mandala: 1 definition
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: eScholarship: The role of religious experience in the traditions of Tantric ShaivismGuhyamaṇḍala (गुह्यमण्डल) refers to the “secret mandala”, according to the 7th century Siddhayogeśvarīmata-tantra verse 2.4ff.—Accordingly, “[...] and who knows how to draw the secret mandala (i.e., guhyamaṇḍala), can bestow grace through initiation on anyone. Because of his immersion into the Power of Rudra, he can grant the wishes of the devotees. O dear one, the one in whom this infusion of the Power of Rudra (i.e., rudraśakti) is seen is said to be a true Guru, equal to Me, revealing the secret power of all mantras (mantravīrya)”.
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.
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Partial matches: Guhya, Mandala.
Starts with: Guhyamandalakaranabhinaya, Guhyamandalakaranabhinayanirdesha.
Full-text: Manohladanakari, Saumya, Manojna, Mantravirya, Shashimandala, Candri, Shashini, Saumyavadana, Shashilekhya, Guhyamandalakaranabhinaya.
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