Mantrartha, Mantrārtha, Mantra-artha: 6 definitions
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Mantrartha 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Mantrārtha (मन्त्रार्थ) refers to “(the meaning of) mantra”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “(Now) I will tell (you about) the great weapons of that (goddess) Kubjikā. [...] A correct knowledge of mantra [i.e., mantrārtha-vetṛtva] arises by means of the bell and a correct understanding of the scriptures from the book. Control (of others is acquired) by means of the bow and the great accomplishment of (all) the weapons in the Mahāmata by means of the skull”.
Mantrārtha (मन्त्रार्थ) refers to one of the topics discussed in the Rudrayāmalatantra, a Sanskrit manuscript collected in volume 1 of the catalogue “Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (first series)” by Rajendralal Mitra (1822–1891), who was one of the first English-writing historians dealing with Indian culture and heritage.— The Rudrayāmala-tantra is an elaborate and original Tantra, including the whole range of Śākta knowledge about religion, social orders, castes, sacred places, modes of adoration, forms of ceremonies, etc. It contains roughly 9,000 verses divided into 67 sections.—The catalogue includes the term—Mantrārtha in its ‘subject-matter list’ or Viṣaya (which lists topics, chapters and technical terms). The complete entry reads—[chapter 53: mantrārthacaitanyavinyāsaḥ].
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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Mantrārtha (मन्त्रार्थ) [=viṣṇunārāyaṇavāsudevamantrārthanirūpaṇam] refers to one of the topics discussed in the fifty-second chapter of the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā: an ancient Pāñcarātra Āgama scripture dealing with the symbology of the Sudarśana weapon while also dealing with iconography, philosophy and Vaiṣṇava rituals.
Mantrārtha (मन्त्रार्थ) refers to the “substance of mantras”, as discussed in the fifty-second chapter of the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā, a Pāñcarātra work in 60 chapters dealing with topics such as Viṣṇu’s discus-power, the processes of creation and esoteric practices related to Sudarśana (such as mantras and yantras).—Description of the chapter [viṣṇunārāyaṇavāsudeva-mantrārtha-nirūpaṇa]: Ahirbudhnya continues his discussion of mantras. He says that each mantra will always end with “namaḥ” and this word sets up a relationship of salutor and saluted between the aspirant and the deity to whom the mantra is addressed etc. (1-13, 25-34). He then elaborates a bit more on the qualities of one who would invoke the powers of mantras, such a person being termed a “prapanna”. [...]
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Mantrārtha (मन्त्रार्थ) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—Vs. on the Gāyatrī. Sb. 47.
Mantrārtha (मन्त्रार्थ):—[from mantra > man] m. ‘the contents or object of a sacred text or a spell’, Name of [work]
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 (+0): Artha, Mantra.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Mantrartha, Mantrārtha, Mantra-artha; (plurals include: Mantrarthas, Mantrārthas, arthas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
Text 33 < [Chapter 1 - Prathama-yāma-sādhana (Niśānta-bhajana–śraddhā)]
Warfare and Military System in Vedic Literature (by Rinki Deka)
The Status of the Royal Priest and His Characteristics < [Chapter 3 - The Religious observances and other Beliefs related to the Warfare]
The Nervous System in Yoga and Tantra (Study) (by Ashok Majumdar)
8. The concept of Mantra (mental sound) < [Chapter 5 - Exposition of Thought science, Tantra and Mantra]