Mulamantra, Mūlamantra, Mula-mantra, Mulamamtra: 12 definitions
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Mūlamantra (मूलमन्त्र) \is the name of a Mantra associated with waring Rudrākṣa beads, according to the Śivapurāṇa 1.25, while explaining the greatness of Rudrākṣa:—“[...] with five mantras—Sadyojāta etc. three, five or seven garlands shall be worn. Or all beads shall be worn with the Mūlamantra”.
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.
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Mūlamantra (मूलमन्त्र) refers to:—Root mantra; the mantra that identifies the deity one is worshipping. (cf. Glossary page from Arcana-dīpikā).
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Mūlamantra (मूलमन्त्र) refers to the “root mantra”, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 10.39-45]—“Now I shall explain the protection of the king [with the mantra]. [The Mantrin] should write the name [of the king] enveloped in the middle of the mantra. Above this, he should worship Bhairava, Deva and Amṛteśa, O Beautiful. The Devīs and Dūtis are joined with him at the end [of the mantra] on the petals. Thus, the servants [become] bound to the root Mantra (mūlamantra). [...]”.
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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
1) Mūlamantra (मूलमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra 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 mantrarājamantra in particular ways with skill, that great achievements can be enjoyed as the fruits. [...] The chapter concludes with a eulogy of the mantrarājamantra (122-134a).
2) Mūlamantra (मूलमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra employed in pratiṣṭhā-ceremonies, as discussed in the eleventh chapter of the Parāśarasaṃhitā: a Pañcarātra work of some 2000 verses dealing withe the composition and applications of Mantras, the characteristics of devotees (prapanna) and initiation.—Chapter 11 turns to the eighth-syllable mūlamantra. This may also be used in pratiṣṭhā-ceremonies (1-16). Then the dvayamantra is briefly treated (17-20). One should employ all the mantras in his nitya and naimittika duties if he seeks mokṣa (21).
3) Mūlamantra (मूलमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra discussed in chapters 59-61 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 the chapter [mūlamantra]: This chapter turns to the mūlamantra (1-14a), and its yantra-design (14b-27a). [...] Description of chapter 60: Here the subsidiary mantras for use with the mūlamantra are mentioned (1-2). [...] Description of chapter 61: Other subsidiary mantras for use with the mūlamantra are here mentioned (1-3).
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.
Mantrashastra (the science of Mantras)
Mūlamantra (मूलमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra which leads to salvation, as discussed in chapter 52 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 [mantroddhāra-vidhi]: [...] The bulk of the chapter gives the general directions for the practices to be undertaken by one who does japa and homa as an initiating step toward the eventual mastery of their mantra [73-93—it should be pointed out that the mūlamantra which leads to salvation is assumed to be mastered by all; Cf. chapter LIII]. The closing lines list good (94-100) and bad (101-103) dreams that may be interpreted as omens by the aspirant during this initiating period as he does the homa.
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.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Mūlamantra (मूलमन्त्र) refers to the “root mantra”, according to the Vajratuṇḍasamayakalparāja, an ancient Buddhist ritual manual on agriculture from the 5th-century (or earlier), containing various instructions for the Sangha to provide agriculture-related services to laypeople including rainmaking, weather control and prescriptions for the use of specially empowered pesticides to eliminate crop damage.—The Vajratuṇḍa-samayakalparāja consists of six chapters, e.g., (4) mūlamantravidhisopacāra—“The Manual of the Root Mantra with the Offering.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Mūlamantra (मूलमन्त्र).—
1) a principal or primary text (such as āgama); जुहुयान्मूलमन्त्रेण पुंसूक्तेनाथवा बुधः (juhuyānmūlamantreṇa puṃsūktenāthavā budhaḥ) A. Rām.4.4.31.
2) a spell.
Derivable forms: mūlamantraḥ (मूलमन्त्रः).
Mūlamantra is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms mūla and mantra (मन्त्र).
1) Mūlamantra (मूलमन्त्र):—[=mūla-mantra] [from mūla > mūl] m. a principal or primary or fundamental text, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa; Hemādri’s Caturvarga-cintāmaṇi] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] a spell, [Kādambarī]
Mūlamantra (मूलमन्त्र):—[(mūla + mantra)] m. Grundspruch, Bez. eines best. Spruchs [Weber’s Verzeichniss 340,a,8.] [Oxforder Handschriften 105,a,33.] [PAÑCAR.3,8,15.] [Spr. 3196, v. l.] — Vgl. mūlavidyā .
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Mūlamantra (मूलमन्त्र):—[Bhāgavatapurāṇa 11, 3, 51. 27, 41. fg.]
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Mūlamantra (मूलमन्त्र):—, amūlamantratantra [Hemacandra] [Yogaśāstra 1, 5.] — Vgl. mantramūla .
Mūlamantra (मूलमन्त्र):—m. —
1) Haupt- , Anfangs-Spruch [Hemādri’s Caturvargacintāmaṇi 1,139,22.140,3.612,15.733,5.6.734,16.] Vgl. āṅgamantra —
2) Zauberspruch [Kād. (1872) 115,6.]
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
Mūlamaṃtra (ಮೂಲಮಂತ್ರ):—
1) [noun] '''ಓಂ [om]'' the sacred syllable which is supposed to be the base of all hymns.'2) [noun] the main hymn.
3) [noun] the basic, fundamental or main aim (of a person, movement, nation, etc.).
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Mūlamantra (मूलमन्त्र):—n. 1. principal mantra; 2. chief opinion/advice; 3. primary recourse (to some end);
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
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Partial matches: Mula, Mantra.
Starts with: Mulamantrahomakrama, Mulamantramaya, Mulamantrarthasara, Mulamantrasadhana, Mulamantrasara, Mulamantravidhi.
Full-text (+59): Mulamantrasara, Mantramula, Mulamantramaya, Mulamantravidhi, Mulamantrarthasara, Mulayantra, Mulmantra, Angamantra, Mulavidya, Mulamantrahomakrama, Homakrama, Mulamantrasadhana, Viniyogavidhi, Vastra, Shat-ankamantiram, Pushpa, Pranapratishtha, Dipa, Dhupa, Camara.
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Diksha (initiation) in Pancharatra (by Shanta Srinivasan)
14. The concepts of Mantras < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
9. Regarding Mantra Diksha < [Chapter 4 - The Process of Diksha]
4. Panca-samskara according to Ishvara-samhita < [Chapter 4 - The Process of Diksha]
Shaivacintamani (analytical study) (by Swati Sucharita Pattanaik)
Part 2.2 - The mode of Lord Śiva’s worship < [Chapter 2: Śaivism in Śaiva Purāṇas of Odisha]
Part 5 - Tantra in Śaivachintāmaṇi < [Chapter 3: Śaiva tradition and Śaivacintāmaṇi]
Part 13 - Mantra and Japa < [Chapter 3: Śaiva tradition and Śaivacintāmaṇi]
Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
30. Description of Ganapati (rites and rituals) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
2. Worship of Shiva in Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
8. Initial ceremonial steps for Shiva Puja (worship) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 648 < [Hindi-Kannada-English Volume 2]
Page 648 < [Hindi-Assamese-English Volume 2]
Page 149 < [Bengali-Hindi-English, Volume 2]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 24 - The mode of worship of Śiva (Continued) < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Chapter 22 - The consecration of the Tattvas < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
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