Mantramurti, Mamtramurti, Mantra-murti, Mantramūrti: 11 definitions
Introduction:
Mantramurti means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramMantramūrti (मन्त्रमूर्ति) refers to the “(planes of) mantra and iconic”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Referring to the inner space within the triangular Yoni, the Śrīmatottara says: “O fair lady, thus Śrīnātha sports in the Circle of the Void (śūnyamaṇḍala) and (so does) Kubjikā, the mother of Kula who is Kuṇḍalī by name. [...] Applied on the plane of mantra and visualization, she who is undifferentiated (niṣkalā) is differentiated (sakalā). When she abides in the differentiated (aspect), she abides as mantra. Undifferentiated, she is devoid of mantra. When she abides in an iconic form, she is gross; she is subtle when present in the aniconic (amūrti) (aspect). Linked to the planes of mantra and iconic [i.e., mantramūrti-pada] she is action impelled on the plane of visualization (dhyāna)”.
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsMantramūrti (मन्त्रमूर्ति) refers to “(one who is) mantra-bodied”, according to the 9th-century Sarvajñānottaratantra chapter 18.—Accordingly, “Next, I shall teach the best observance among observances, which is known as the Śiva-vrata and which is revered by Asuras and Gods alike. [...] He should be mantra-bodied (mantramūrti); the appearance of excellent Sādhakas [who follow this observance] is to be the same as that of Śiva: the observance must be understood as consisting in this. Alternatively, he may wear [just] a white loin-cloth, [and bear] a turban, rosary and spouted water-pot. [...]”.
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.
Mantrashastra (the science of Mantras)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (mantra)Mantramūrti (मन्त्रमूर्ति) refers to the “sonic form of a deity”.—Mantras refers to “that which is chanted by people to obtain their spiritual aspirations”. The extensive use of mantras can be seen in Sarpavidyā or Agadatantra, which is sourced from the Atharvaveda. Gods are said to have three forms—Devatāmūrti, a symbolic form of the deity, Yantramūrti, a diagrammatic form and Mantramūrti, sonic or sound form. Mantra is thus a sūtra—like utterance, charm, or spell to gain the desired fruit.
Mantrashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, mantraśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science of mantras—chants, incantations, spells, magical hymns, etc. Mantra Sastra literature includes many ancient books dealing with the methods reciting mantras, identifying and purifying its defects and the science behind uttering or chanting syllables.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts1) Mantramūrti (मन्त्रमूर्ति) refers to the “mantra-forms” (of the Lord), as discussed in the sixth chapter of the Jayākhyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra Āgama text composed of 4500 verses in 33 chapters dealing with topics such as mantra (formulas), japa (repetitions), dhyāna (meditations), mudrā (gesticulations), nyāsa (concentrations) etc.—Description of the chapter [mukhyamantra-uddhāra]:—He who wants liberation through mantras should first select a pure spot—a square of one or two cubits which may be adorned and beautified. Clean sand is spread and letters of the alphabet are written in it. [...] From these letters, mixed together, come the mantras which are directed to the principal forms of the Lord and His retinue. To them in their mantramūrti-presence the worship of arghya, ācamana, etc. is undertaken,—the whole process being done mentally (59-221a).
2) Mantramūrti (मन्त्रमूर्ति) refers to four methods of worshiping God, as discussed in chapter 10 of the Sāttvatasaṃhitā: one of the most ancient of Pāñcarātra Āgamas consisting of roughly 3500 verses which stresses the theological standpoint of the oneness of God despite his various vyūhas (modes of existence), vibhavas (manifestations) and avatāras (incarnations).—Description of the chapter [vibhavadevatābahiryāga-vidhi]:—Bhagavān then turns to worship centered about the sacred fire. But, it should be noted, in addition to making various offerings into the fire, this fire-worship is accompanied by rituals and offerings of flowers and other materials to a maṇḍala (32-44a). Bhagavān interjects at this point that God can be worshipped, indeed, by means of His mantramūrtis in any one of four places—in water [tīrtha], in the heart, in an icon [bimba], or in the fire (44b-45). [...] Flowers and fruits only are to be used in such pūjā to the mantramūrtis; left-over flowers and fruits not already distributed to Brahmins are to be discarded (55-58).
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.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Wisdom Library: HinduismMantramūrti (मन्त्रमूर्ति):—One of the three forms a deity can manifest itself in.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiMantramūrti (मन्त्रमूर्ति) refers to “having the form of mantra” and is used to describe Śrī Vajravārāhī, according to the Guru-maṇḍala-arcana [i.e., “Guru Mandala Worship]” ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary pūjā and sādhanā practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.—Accordingly, “Oṃ homage, Śrī Vajravārāhī, the form of mantra (mantramūrti), lord of Buddhas, Perpetual benefactor, tremendous, the inhabitant of the red drop”.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryMantramūrti (मन्त्रमूर्ति).—an epithet of Śiva.
Derivable forms: mantramūrtiḥ (मन्त्रमूर्तिः).
Mantramūrti is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms mantra and mūrti (मूर्ति).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryMantramūrti (मन्त्रमूर्ति):—[=mantra-mūrti] [from mantra > man] m. ‘whose body consists of sacred texts’, Name of Śiva, [Mahābhārata]
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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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMaṃtramūrti (ಮಂತ್ರಮೂರ್ತಿ):—
1) [noun] the form of a god, as delineated in a hymn.
2) [noun] he whose body consists or made of sacred hymns.
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: Murti, Mantra.
Full-text: Murti, Pavitrasnana, Devatamurti, Yantramurti, Murtimantra, Pavitrasnanavidhi, Murtipada, Mantrapada, Vibhavadevatabahiryagavidhi, Mukhyamantroddhara, Manasayaga.
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