Shivamantrajapa, Śivamantrajapa, Shivamantra-japa: 1 definition

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Shivamantrajapa 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.

The Sanskrit term Śivamantrajapa can be transliterated into English as Sivamantrajapa or Shivamantrajapa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Śivamantrajapa (शिवमन्त्रजप) refers to “Japa (repetition) of Śiva mantras”, as defined in the Śivapurāṇa 1.18. Accordingly, “[...] hence [for the sake of salvation] the devotee shall worship Śiva by performing sacred rites etc. for the acquisition of Śiva’s favour (śivaprasāda). Śiva’s sacred rites (śivakriyā), Śiva’s penance (śivatapas), and the Japas of Śiva mantras (śivamantrajapa) always”.

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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.

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