Garbhamandala, Garbhamaṇḍala, Garbha-mandala: 1 definition

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Garbhamandala 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

Garbhamaṇḍala (गर्भमण्डल) refers to the “circle of the womb”, 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, “Oṃkāra is in the place of the Point (in the centre). The (seat) called Jāla is to the right of it. The (seat) called Pūrṇa is in the north and Kāmākhya in front of it. The one called Candra is above that. Trisrota is in the Circle of the Womb [i.e., garbhamaṇḍala]. The group of six sacred seats has emerged (in this way) supported by the Great Form (of the Goddess) (mahāmūrti)”.

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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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