Kramamandala, Kramamaṇḍala, Krama-mandala: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kramamandala 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: ManthanabhairavatantramKramamaṇḍala (क्रममण्डल) refers to the “ordering of sonic bodies (of beings who inhabit a maṇḍala) in a series of mantras”.—Maṇḍala is the spatial ordering of its parts by virtue of which they work together as a whole. A maṇḍala is like a machine. Machines work because their parts are configured correctly. If we pull apart the parts of a watch it no longer tells the time. In the case of maṇdalas these parts are mantras. One of the major processes at work in the formation of any Tantric system is the ordering and development of groups of mantras. This ordering—krama—of the formal bodies of the beings who inhabit a maṇḍala is paralleled by the ordering of their sonic bodies in a series of mantras in what is thus appropriately called the Kramamaṇḍala.—(cf. Mantra, Krama, Maṇḍala)
Note: The maṇḍala of Kaula cults are all ‘kramamaṇḍalas’ and the worship of the maṇḍala is the Worship of the Krama (kramārcana or, less often, kramapūjā).
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: Krama, Mandala.
Ends with: Apakramamandala.
Full-text (+27): Apakramamandala, Gurumandala, Anvayajna, Madhyamolika, Prastuta, Purvokta, Kramarcana, Shatarudra, Adyanatha, Varnamaya, Cincadevi, Madiya, Shashtheshana, Meruprishtha, Dvacatvarimsha, Pithashtaka, Samputa, Mudramandala, Anadikrama, Bhakshabhojya.
Relevant text
No search results for Kramamandala, Kramamaṇḍala, Krama-mandala, Krama-maṇḍala; (plurals include: Kramamandalas, Kramamaṇḍalas, mandalas, maṇḍalas) in any book or story.