Devatamurti, Devata-murti, Devatāmūrti: 2 definitions
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Devatamurti 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
Mantrashastra (the science of Mantras)
Devatāmūrti (देवतामूर्ति) refers to the “symbolic form of a deity”.—Mantras refers to “that which is chanted by people to obtain their spiritual aspirations”. The extensive use of mantras can be seen in Sarpavidyā or Agadatantra, which is sourced from the Atharvaveda. Gods are said to have three forms—Devatāmūrti, a symbolic form of the deity, Yantramūrti, a diagrammatic form and Mantramūrti, sonic or sound form. Mantra is thus a sūtra—like utterance, charm, or spell to gain the desired fruit.
Mantrashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, mantraśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science of mantras—chants, incantations, spells, magical hymns, etc. Mantra Sastra literature includes many ancient books dealing with the methods reciting mantras, identifying and purifying its defects and the science behind uttering or chanting syllables.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Devatāmūrti (देवतामूर्ति):—One of the three forms a deity can manifest itself in.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Devata, Murti.
Starts with: Devatamurtiprakarana.
Full-text: Devatamurtiprakarana, Murti, Yantramurti, Dvarapala, Mantramurti.
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