Mantralaya, Mantra-alaya: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Mantralaya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Mantralay.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraMantrālaya (मन्त्रालय) refers to the “receptacle of mantras”, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 2.22cd-28ab]—“[...] That is supreme strength, that is supreme amṛt. The highest of splendors is highest light of light. The divine Lord is the supreme cause of all the world. The creator, supporter, and destroyer are not as strong as this. This receptacle of mantras (mantrālaya—mantrāṇāmālayaḥ hyeṣa) is the word of all perfections and characteristics [...]”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryMaṃtrālaya (मंत्रालय) [Also spelled mantralay]:—(nm) ministry, the offices headed by a minister.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMaṃtrālaya (ಮಂತ್ರಾಲಯ):—[noun] = ಮಂತ್ರಶಾಲೆ [mamtrashale].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Mantra, Mamtra, Alaya.
Starts with: Mantralayam.
Ends with: Griha-mantralaya, Pararashtra-mantralaya, Shiksha-mantralaya, Sucana-mantralaya.
Full-text (+3): Grih-mantralay, Gurusarvabhauma, Svarashtra, Mantralay, Samcara, Sanchar, Gururaya, Pararashtra, Vaideshika, Parrashtra, Vaideshik, Videsh, Videsa, Svasthya, Vitta, Alaya, Swasthy, Vitt, Shiksha, Vrindavana.
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