Shringatamandala, Śṛṅgāṭamaṇḍala, Shringata-mandala: 1 definition

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Shringatamandala 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 Śṛṅgāṭamaṇḍala can be transliterated into English as Srngatamandala or Shringatamandala, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Shringatamandala in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Śṛṅgāṭamaṇḍala (शृङ्गाटमण्डल) refers to the “circle of the triangle”, according to the Ciñcinīmatasārasamuccaya verse 7.4-9.—Accordingly, “There in the middle (of the Island of the Moon) is the place called the Triangle that is beloved of the Yoginīs. Ciñcinīnātha, who bestows the fruit of all desires, has arisen (there). He is in the middle of the Circle of the Triangle [i.e., śṛṅgāṭamaṇḍala] within the heart of its womb. The root and branches (of the Tamarind) are very extensive and it bears the fruit of the Divine Current. Kaula is the sprout, Kula, the root and it grows in Śiva's Circle. [...]”.

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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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