Mekhalamandita, Mekhalāmaṇḍita, Mekhala-mandita: 1 definition
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Mekhalamandita 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: ManthanabhairavatantramMekhalāmaṇḍita (मेखलामण्डित) refers to “being adorned with a girdle” (made of mantras), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while describing the Niṣkala Form of Śrīnātha]—“Adorned with a girdle (mekhalāmaṇḍita) (made of mantras), the venerable teacher is Śambhu the Lord of Yoga. In the form of the Gander (Haṃsa), he dances in the calyx of the Lotus of the Heart. He has twelve arms (with which he plays) twelve musical instruments. He is the teacher * * in the abode of the Void”.
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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Partial matches: Mekhala, Mandita.
Full-text: Mekhala.
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