Durgamantra, Durgāmantra, Durga-mantra: 5 definitions
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Durgāmantra (दुर्गामन्त्र).—According to Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam 9.50 (On the Glory of Śakti).—O Nārada! Now I am saying the principal nine lettered Durgā Mantra, the best of all the Mantras. “Aim Hrīm Klīm Cāmuṇḍāyai Vicce” is the nine lettered Vīja mantra of Śrī Durgā; it is like a Kalpa Vrikṣa yielding all desires. One should worship this mantra by all means. Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Maheśa are the Ṛṣis of this mantra; Gāyatrī, Uṣṇik and Anuṣṭhubha are the chandas; Mahākālī, Mahā Lakṣmī and Sarasvatī are the Devatās; Rakta Dantikā, Durgā, and Bhrāmarī are the Vījas. Nandā, Sākambharī, and Bhīmā are the Śaktis and Dharma (Virtue), Artha (wealth) and Kāma (desires), are the places of application (Viniyoga). Assign the head to the Ṛṣi of the mantra (Nyāsa); assign the chandas to the mouth and assign the Devatā to the heart. Then assign the Śakti to the right breast for the success and assign the Vīja to the left breast.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Durgāmantra (दुर्गामन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra addressed to Durgā (one of the fifteen Tithi-Devatās) , as discussed in chapter 30 (Caryāpāda) of the Padmasaṃhitā: the most widely followed of Saṃhitā covering the entire range of concerns of Pāñcarātra doctrine and practice (i.e., the four-fold formulation of subject matter—jñāna, yoga, kriyā and caryā) consisting of roughly 9000 verses.—Description of the chapter [tithidevatā-mantra]: [...] This chapter gives the proper mantras to employ for each of the tithidevatās and the fruits of a vow undertaken in honor of each: [e.g., Durgā (94b-155a)] [=durgāmantra] [...] Particularly if one begins this vrata or yāga in the bright fortnight, he may hope to achieve certain specific gains at the end of his stated vow.
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.
Mantrashastra (the science of Mantras)
Durgāmantra (दुर्गामन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra mentioned in chapter 3 of the Śivarātra section of the Sanatkumārasaṃhitā: an encyclopedic Sanskrit text written in over 3500 verses dealing with a variety of topics such as yoga, temple-building, consecration ceremonies, initiation and dhanurveda (martial arts).—Description of the chapter [mantravāda]: Sanatkumāra allows that all divine powers can be brought under control and—put to particular uses by employing the aṣṭākṣara, the dvādaśākṣara, and the viṣṇugāyatrīmantras. Other mantras are mentioned [...]. A vaiṣṇavamantra, a durgāmantra, a vārāhamantra—these may each be used to gain control over certain divine beings (30-35).
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)
Durgāmantra (दुर्गामन्त्र).—The Durga mantra should be chanted with the sankalpa of experiencing happiness by removing distress from life.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Durgāmantra (दुर्गामन्त्र) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—W. p. 357.
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: Durga, Mantra.
Full-text: Manananda, Vanadurgamantra, Vaishnava Mantra, Varahamantra, Mantravada, Mantra.
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (Study) (by Artatrana Sarangi)
Miscellaneous formulae required by the Righteous King < [Chapter 3 - General Ritual mentioned in Samrajya-lakshmi-pithika]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
19. Description of Durga (rites and rituals) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
7. Summary of the Mantra-pada of the Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati < [Chapter 2 - A Textual analysis]
Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Devi Tantra, Mantra, Yantra (study) (by Srider Basudevan Iyer)
Later Vedic goddesses (1): The Earth or Prithivi < [Chapter 2 - The Maior Goddesses]
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