Mantrabhisheka, Mantrābhiṣeka, Mantra-abhisheka: 1 definition
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Mantrabhisheka 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 Mantrābhiṣeka can be transliterated into English as Mantrabhiseka or Mantrabhisheka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Mantrābhiṣeka (मन्त्राभिषेक) refers to a kind of “spiritual bath” (which affords all kinds of potencies), as discussed in chapter 11 of the (first section of the) Bṛhadbrahmasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text containing over 4600 Sanskrit verses dealing primarily with Vaiṣṇava theology and practical matters concerning the Śrī-Vaiṣṇava community but also discussing aspects of Viśiṣṭādvaita philosophy.—Description of the chapter [śrīsūktārādhana]: Here instructions are given for preparing pots of sanctified water which are to be poured by the Ācārya—saying “May your sins go away!”—over the Śiṣya’s head. The Śiṣya-aspirant petitions the protection of Lakṣmī (1-11). This mantrābhiṣeka-bath affords all kinds of potencies to all sorts and conditions of persons (12-20a). [...]
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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Partial matches: Abhisheka, Mantra.
Full-text: Abhishekamantra, Shrisuktaradhana.
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