Mantraraja, Mantrarāja: 6 definitions

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Mantraraja 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)

[«previous next»] — Mantraraja in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Mantrarāja (मन्त्रराज) refers to the “great formula”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.21 (“Nārada instructs Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, after Pārvatī said to Nārada: “On hearing these words of Pārvatī, O excellent sage, you taught her the five-syllabled mantra of Śiva in accordance with the sacred law. O sage, generating her faith you told her the supreme efficacy of the great formula [i.e., mantrarāja] thus”.

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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.

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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

1) Mantrarāja (मन्त्रराज) is the name of a Mantra which grants great achievements, as discussed in the twenty-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 [mūlamantra-sādhana]:—Having heard so much that relates to mukti, Nārada now asks to know how to achieve bhukti. Bhagavān tells him that by employing the mantrarāja-mantra in particular ways with skill, that great achievements can be enjoyed as the fruits. However, certain things must be done in this connection, and this includes finding the proper spot to practise the mantra, etc. [...]

2) Mantrarāja (मन्त्रराज) or Mantrarājamantra is the name of a Mantra discussed in chapter 44 of the Śeṣasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 2800 Sanskrit verses narrated by Śeṣa (=Ananta) to Nārada and dealing primarily with the use of the appropriate mantras for various occasions such as jayantī celebrations.—Description of chapter 44: Another mantra is here discussed as before mantrarāja-mantra (1-9a) and its yantra-design (9b-23a).

3) Mantrarāja (मन्त्रराज) or Mantrarājamantra is the name of a Mantra discussed in chapter 53 of the Śrīpraśnasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 5500 Sanskrit verses covering a number of subjects ranging from selecting a temple site through building and furnishing it to sanctifying and maintaining worship in the sacred complex.—Description of the chapter [mantrajapa-ādi-viṣaya-vidhi]: [...] Particularly, if one becomes proficient in the 8-syllable mantrarāja-mantra to Nārāyaṇa, he may achieve certain specific ends by altering his homa-libations or the number of the repetitions done (56-178)—including getting a girl, becoming impervious to snake-bites, walking on water, etc. Similarly, the rāmamantra may also be employed for specific prayogic ends (179-2022).

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[«previous next»] — Mantraraja in Sanskrit glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus Catalogorum

1) Mantrarāja (मन्त्रराज) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—[tantric] Kāṭm. 11 (and—[commentary]). Oppert. 7068. Mentioned in Āgamatattvavilāsa.

2) Mantrarāja (मन्त्रराज):—[tantric] Gov. Or. Libr. Madras 64.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Mantrarāja (मन्त्रराज):—[=mantra-rāja] [from mantra > man] m. ‘king of spells’, Name of a [particular] magical formula, [Rāmatāpanīya-upaniṣad]

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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.

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