Mulamantrahomakrama, Mūlamantrahomakrama, Mulamantra-homakrama: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Mūlamantrahomakrama (मूलमन्त्रहोमक्रम) (lit. “the steps in making homa-offerings to the accompaniment of the mūlamantra”) is the name of chapter 15 of the Viṣvaksenasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 2800 Sanskrit verses dealing with theological matters, image-worship, iconography (relating to pratimā-icons) and the construction of temples.
Description of the chapter [mūlamantrahomakrama]: Nārada asks about the use of the mūlamantra verses during homa-rites. Viṣvaksena—referring to how he has previously given in the pūrvabhāga-section the details regarding kuṇḍa-firepits, sruk and sruva utensils, etc.—here turns to kindling the sacred fire by the Ācārya. In passing, he does, however, give some details and measurements regarding the kuṇḍa-firepits (7-12). In regard to meditations and invocations to accompany the kindling rites, he describes Lakṣmī (18-24), Viṣṇu (25-28)—their union being symbolized by the flaming fire itself (1-31). Several saṃskāra-sacraments are in this connection mentioned regarding the fire (32-68). Nyāsa-concentrations on the part of the Ācārya are done after the fire is burning (69-79), whereupon actual homa-offerings may be initiated, during the course of which further dhyāna-meditations on Viṣṇu are to be done and all offerings are to be made using appropriate mantra-formulas (80-110). After homa-rites are completed, rewards are given—without the distribution of which the benefits accruing to the performance of homa-rites will not be realized (111-115). Homa-rites as explained in the foregoing are for guidance on festive occasions; they are to be undertaken simply for the satisfaction of Hari (116-1192).
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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Partial matches: Homakrama, Mulamantra.
Full-text: Homakrama.
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