Netramantra, Netra-mantra: 5 definitions
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Netramantra 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
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Isvara Samhita Vol 5Netramantra (नेत्रमन्त्र) is the name of a mantra to be uttered during certain preparations of śuddhānna, according in verse 25.94-107a of the 8th-century Īśvarasaṃhitā. Accordingly, “at the time of cooking (when the time has arrived when the articles are understood to have been cooked), they (lids) are to be opened. The sound (of getting cooked) is to be noted (observed) using vīryamantra. portion of the rice at the bottom is to be taken with the ladle uttering netramantra and must be turned round and round four times and the lid is to be placed with cakramantra ”.
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts1)Netramantra (नेत्रमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra discussed in the twenty-eighth 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 [aṅgamantra-sādhana]:—Here Bhagavān says he will treat of the mantras which are directed to the “limbs” of the devotee who then sees his limbs as analogous to the “Limbs” of the Lord—the mastery of which leads to certain powers. [For example, the netramantra (98b-127)] [...].
2) Netramantra (नेत्रमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra discussed in chapter 18 of the Sāttvatasaṃhitā: one of the most ancient of Pāñcarātra Āgamas consisting of roughly 3500 verses which stresses the theological standpoint of the oneness of God despite his various vyūhas (modes of existence), vibhavas (manifestations) and avatāras (incarnations).—Description of the chapter [adhivāsa-dīkṣā]: [...] [After prāyaścitta-homa]—A red thread is next brought, which, having been duly consecrated and empowered with the netramantra, is spread over the candidate from head to foot while he does seven homas repeating a special “Oṃ huṃ...”-mantra (160-174). The candidate is to contemplate how he is bound by the twenty-five tattvas, and how within his system is all reality including the four vyūhas, Time, etc. (175-199a). This is a description of one kind of vaibhavadīkṣā. [...]
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (p)Netramantra (नेत्रमन्त्र) is the name of an Aṅga-Mantra performed along with touching the respective place in one’s body, according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā (Toxicology).—The Netramantra is as follows: ugrarūpa dhāraka sarvasarpabhayaṃkara bhīṣaya bhīṣaya sarpaṃ daha daha bhasmīkuru bhasmīkuru svāhā.
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraNetramantra (नेत्रमन्त्र) is the name of a 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 2.28cd-33]—“Now, I shall explain the limbs of the mantra, with which, tied together, he achieves perfection. [...] The netra [aṅgamantra] [i.e., netramantra], [which is] most powerful and destroys all faults, begins with Bhairava [j], and an oṃ [and] situated with a head always in motion [y]. That astramantra is proclaimed ajīvaka [pha] joined with ṭa. The six aṅgas of the mantrarāṭ [i.e., the mṛtyuñjayamantra], which confers siddhis, is declared”.
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.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaNetramantra (नेत्रमन्त्र) refers to a group of Mantras, as described in the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
15. Description of Vagishvari (rites and ritual) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
2. Worship of Shiva in Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
49. Notes for chapter 4 < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
Diksha (initiation) in Pancharatra (by Shanta Srinivasan)
8. Mantras with Anga and without Anga < [Chapter 4 - The Process of Diksha]
6. Two courses and the empathy of the pupil < [Chapter 4 - The Process of Diksha]
14. The concepts of Mantras < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 312 - The occasions for the use of the Tvaritā-mantra and the benefits
Chapter 84 - Mode of Initiation for Emancipation (nirvāṇa-dīkṣā)
The Saurasaṃhitā: The Earliest Surviving Tantra on Sun-Worship < [Volume 80 (2020)]
Shaiva Tantra: A way of Self-awareness (by L. N. Sharma)