Mandalisha, Maṇḍalīśa, Mandali-isha: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Mandalisha 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.
The Sanskrit term Maṇḍalīśa can be transliterated into English as Mandalisa or Mandalisha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramMaṇḍalīśa (मण्डलीश) [=maṇḍaleśa?] refers to the “lord of the circle” and is used to describe Śāmbhava, according to the Śāmbhavakramasūtra verse 4.271cd-276ab.— Accordingly, “Śāmbhava is common to all things (and to all the Kaula traditions sarvasāmānya). It is where the universe is merged (in its foundation). The location at the end of the Transmental, it is pervasive and omnipresent. Śāmbhava, the Lord of the Circle (maṇḍalīśa), is accompanied by Bimbanātha. It is the Wheel of the Topknot of the supreme power and is adorned with (ever) novel bliss. Accompanied by Śāmbhavīśakti, it is auspicious, like a stream of milk. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryMaṇḍalīśa (मण्डलीश):—[=maṇḍal-īśa] [from maṇḍala] m. ‘lord of rings’ and = next, [Śṛṅgāra-tilaka]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Isha, Mandali, Mantali.
Full-text: Bimbanatha.
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