Tattvamandala, Tattvamaṇḍala, Tattva-mandala: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramTattvamaṇḍala (तत्त्वमण्डल) refers to the “circle of principles”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “[...] The one who has entered within the Circle of Principles [i.e., tattvamaṇḍala] by means of the union (yoga) of ‘churning’ and ‘that which is churned’ (mathya-manthāna-yoga) neither hears, sees nor exhales at any time. He should lead (the breath) back again by that very path into the middle of the heart. He should expand it out by means of the upper channel. [...]”.
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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