Mandalodbhava, Mandala-udbhava, Maṇḍalodbhavā, Maṇḍalodbhava: 1 definition

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Mandalodbhava 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.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Maṇḍalodbhavā (मण्डलोद्भवा) refers to the “Goddess who comes forth as the maṇḍala”, according to Tantric texts such as the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—All the phonemic mantras in the other Circles [of the khecarīcakra] are born from the body of the goddess who “comes forth as the maṇḍala (maṇḍalodbhavā)”. We have here, it seems, a precursor of the Triangle in the End of the Twelve. That too is surrounded by the three enclosures of Sun, Moon and Fire.

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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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