Dikshamantra, Dīkṣāmantra, Diksha-mantra: 1 definition
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Dikshamantra 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.
The Sanskrit term Dīkṣāmantra can be transliterated into English as Diksamantra or Dikshamantra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Arcana-dipika - 3rd EditionDīkṣāmantra (दीक्षामन्त्र) refers to:—The mantras given by the guru at the time of initiation, to be remembered at the three junctures of the day. dīpa–ghee lamp. (cf. Glossary page from Arcana-dīpikā).
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
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Partial matches: Diksa, Mantra.
Full-text: Sandhya, Vishnumantra, Sandhyopasana, Ahnika, Tulasi.
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