Jyotiratri, Jyotirātri: 1 definition

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Jyotiratri 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

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Isvara Samhita Vol 5

Jyotirātri (ज्योतिरात्रि) or Jyotiratri is the name of a mantra to be uttered during certain preparations of śuddhānna, according in verse 25.94-107a of the 8th-century Īśvarasaṃhitā. Accordingly, “fuels of yajñadāru (fig tree) are to be placed in the fire place uttering Praṇava and the mantra “sapta te’gna”. The fire is to be made glow with the fan (made of palm leaf) after making the fuel free from worms, insects and others uttering the mantra jyotirātri”.

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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.

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