Mandaladhyana, Maṇḍaladhyāna, Mandala-dhyana: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsMaṇḍaladhyāna (मण्डलध्यान) refers to the “contemplation of maṇḍalas”, as discussed in chapter 11 of the Sāttvatasaṃhitā: one of the most ancient of Pāñcarātra Āgamas consisting of roughly 3500 verses which stresses the theological standpoint of the oneness of God despite his various vyūhas (modes of existence), vibhavas (manifestations) and avatāras (incarnations).—Description of the chapter [maṇḍaladhyāna-lakṣaṇa]: Saṃkarṣaṇa asks about the drawing of and the contemplation upon maṇḍalas (2). Bhagavān gives detailed instructions for making a maṇḍala with strings as guidelines, some specific measurements, colors, etc. (3-35). [...]
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
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Partial matches: Dhyana, Mandala.
Starts with: Mandaladhyanalakshana.
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