Mantravirya, Mantravīrya, Mantra-virya: 2 definitions
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Mantravirya 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: eScholarship: The role of religious experience in the traditions of Tantric ShaivismMantravīrya (मन्त्रवीर्य) refers to the “secret power of all mantras”, according to the 7th century Siddhayogeśvarīmata-tantra verse 2.4ff.—Accordingly, “[...] and who knows how to draw the secret mandala (i.e., guhyamaṇḍala), can bestow grace through initiation on anyone. Because of his immersion into the Power of Rudra, he can grant the wishes of the devotees. O dear one, the one in whom this infusion of the Power of Rudra (i.e., rudraśakti) is seen is said to be a true Guru, equal to Me, revealing the secret power of all mantras (mantravīrya)”.
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramMantravīrya (मन्त्रवीर्य) refers to the “vitality of mantra”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala verse 4.20.33-34.—Accordingly, “Another (energy) pierces fettered souls with force by means of the Yoga of emanation and another (pierces) with the vitality of mantra [i.e., mantravīrya] in union (yoga) and in the Śākta and Śāmbhava (states)”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Virya, Mantra.
Full-text: Lokanugraha, Guhyamandala, Viryamantra.
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Varahi Tantra (English Study) (by Roberta Pamio)
Chapter 21 - Conclusion of the exposition on the Paścimāmnāya < [Summary of the Vārāhī Tantra]
Chapter 17 - The Āmnāyas (traditions), Continued < [Summary of the Vārāhī Tantra]
Reverberations of Dharmakirti’s Philosophy (by Birgit Kellner)