Abhimantra, Abhi-mantra: 2 definitions
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Abhimantra 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAbhimantra (अभिमन्त्र) refers to “consecrate with mantras”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.17 (“The Resuscitation of Gaṇeśa”).—Accordingly, after the Gods joined a head to Gaṇeśa’s body: “Then the Pārṣadas shone happily. After hearing those words they awaited eagerly what Śiva would say. Then Brahmā, Viṣṇu and other gods spoke after bowing to lord Śiva who is free from the ill effects of the attributes. They said:—‘Since we all are born out of your brilliant Energy let that Energy come into it by the recitation of the Vedic mantras’. Saying so, they jointly sprinkled the holy water, invoked by the mantras (abhimantra) [ityevamabhimaṃtreṇa maṃtritaṃ jalamuttamam] on that body after remembering Śiva”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Abhimantra (अभिमन्त्र) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Abhimaṃta.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Mantra, Abhi.
Starts with: Abhimantran, Abhimantrana, Abhimantranamantra, Abhimantranem, Abhimantray.
Full-text: Abhimamta, Abhimantrita.
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