Aghoramantra, Aghora-mantra: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAghoramantra (अघोरमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra associated with waring Rudrākṣas on the chest, according to the Śivapurāṇa 1.25, while explaining the greatness of Rudrākṣa:—“[...] one Rudrākṣa shall be worn on the tuft, forty on the forehead, thirty-two round the neck; hundred and eight over the chest; six in each of the ears; sixteen round each of the arms; [...] It shall be worn on the head repeating Īśāna-mantra; on the ears with Tripuruṣa-mantra; round the neck with Aghora-mantra and on the chest also likewise”.
Aghoramantra is also used when performing the rite of Nirodha, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.11, while explaining the mode of worshipping Śiva:—“[...] in the four quarters Avyakta etc. the unmanifest principle and in the end of Soma the three Guṇas shall be assigned. Lord Śiva shall be invoked by the formula ‘I am addressing Sadyojāta’. Then the devotee small repeat Vāmadeva-mantra and stand on his seat. The Sānnidhya rite shall be performed with Rudragāyatrīmantra and the rite of Nirodha shall be performed with Aghora-mantra”.
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.
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Partial matches: Aghora, Mantra.
Starts with: Aghoramantrasadhanaprakara.
Full-text (+22): Aghora, Ahvana, Shunyamastaka, Ishanamantra, Tripurushamantra, Rudragayatri, Rudragayatrimantra, Mantrya, Prathama, Sehari, Jatahari, Sasyaharika, Pipilika, Sumukhi, Durmukhi, Akashamatara, Damshtrali, Pushpahari, Mahotkata, Shushkarevati.
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Brahma Purana (critical study) (by Surabhi H. Trivedi)
7. Surya-Worship < [Religion]
Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
3. Worship of Aghora in Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
10. Description of Homa-vidhi (or Agnikarya-vidhi) (sacrificial rites) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
11. Description of Pratishtha-vidhi (installation rites) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 15 - Glory of Aghoreśa < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Chapter 21 - The mode of Initiation (dīkṣā-vidhi) < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Chapter 27 - The description of the Jaya ablution < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study) (by Arpita Chakraborty)
16. Rule relating to bathing in ashes (Bhasmasnāna) < [Chapter 2 - Greatness of Bhasma and Dhāraṇa]
7. Mantras to wear in different parts < [Chapter 4 - A Critical approach to Rudrākṣa based on Śaiva Upaniṣads]
17. The esoteric significance of Five Faces of Lord Śiva < [Chapter 5 - Essence of Pañcabrahma Upaniṣad]
Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra (by T. S. Syamkumar)
1.3. Expiatory Rites in Īśānaśivagurudevapaddhati < [Chapter 3 - Expiatory Rites in Kerala Tantric Ritual Manuals]
Concept of Nirmālya (in Śaiva ritual manuals) < [Chapter 3 - Expiatory Rites in Kerala Tantric Ritual Manuals]
1.4. Expiatory Rites In Mataṅgaparameśvara-āgama < [Chapter 2 - Expiatory Rites in Āgamic Literature]