Alternative spellings of this word include Varnochchara.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Varṇoccāra (वर्णोच्चार) refers to “uttering the letters” (i.e., of mantras), according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] O mistress of the gods, both Śakta and Āṇava (states of contemplative absorption) are (forms of) thought (kalpanā) by nature and (arise) by applying the utterance (of mantras), ritual instruments (karaṇa), visualization (dhyāna) and (the formation of sacred) places (sthāna) and the liturgy (krama). This Śākta (state) is (diverse) according to the varieties (vibhāga) of visualization and place. Āṇava is said to be (brought about) by the mantras applied through the process of uttering the letters (that constitute them) [i.e., varṇoccāra-krama]”.

context information

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.

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

varṇōccāra (वर्णोच्चार).—m S Pronunciation of the letters.

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Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Varna, Uccara.

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