Kriyamantra, Kriyāmantra, Kriya-mantra: 2 definitions

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Kriyamantra 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

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Kriyamantra in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Kriyāmantra (क्रियामन्त्र) refers to “(the knowledge of) ritual and mantra”, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “[...] He who has stolen the Yoga of the Command and (the knowledge of) ritual and mantra (kriyāmantra) (from his teacher) and (then) flees, does not achieve (true) balance. How can (that) fool stand (firmly). (He is) like (someone whose) body (is sick) that vomits (the food he) has eaten. Whether he feels hungry or not, the body (of this) contemptuous one (is always) thin (and emaciated)”.

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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Kriyamantra in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Kriyāmaṃtra (ಕ್ರಿಯಾಮಂತ್ರ):—[noun] (Jain.) a hymn that is capable of bringing results.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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