Mahamantrartha, Mahāmantrārtha, Mahamantra-artha: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: Wisdom Library: PāñcarātraMahāmantrārtha (महामन्त्रार्थ) [=jitantākhyamahāmantrārthanirūpaṇam] refers to one of the topics discussed in the fifty-third chapter of the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā: an ancient Pāñcarātra Āgama scripture dealing with the symbology of the Sudarśana weapon while also dealing with iconography, philosophy and Vaiṣṇava rituals.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Artha, Mahamantra.
Full-text: Harekrishnamahamantrarthanirupana.
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