Mantramala, Mantramālā: 5 definitions
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Mantramala 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexMantramālā (मन्त्रमाला).—A river in Kuśadvīpa.*
- * Bhāgavata-purāṇa V. 20. 15.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramMantramālā (मन्त्रमाला) refers to a “garland of mantras”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, [while describing the gross form of Navātman called Śabdarāśinavātman]: “(Navātman) has a big body and burns intensely, illumining the sky with (his) radiant energy. [...] He makes boon-bestowing and fear-dispelling gestures and is adorned with a garland of mantras (mantramālā). Possessing supreme bliss, he is in the middle of a circle of Yoginīs. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus Catalogorum1) Mantramālā (मन्त्रमाला) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—[tantric] Bik. 595. Oppert. 1702.
2) Mantramālā (मन्त्रमाला):—by Mātṛdatta. See Hiraṇyakeśisūtra.
3) Mantramālā (मन्त्रमाला):—[tantric] As p. 108.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Mantramālā (मन्त्रमाला):—[=mantra-mālā] [from mantra > man] f. Name of [work]
2) [v.s. ...] of a river in Kuśadvīpa, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Mantra, Maala, Mala.
Starts with: Mantramalavibhushita.
Ends with: Agnishtomamantramala, Darshapurnamasamantramala.
Full-text: Matridatta, Satyashadha hiranyakeshin.
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The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 20 - Description of the remaining six Dvīpas < [Book 5 - Fifth Skandha]
Shakti and Shakta (by John Woodroffe)
Chapter XXIV - Śakti as Mantra (Mantramayi Śakti) < [Section 3 - Ritual]