Astramantra, Astra-mantra: 10 definitions
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Astramantra 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.
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Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Sanskrit-Wörterbuch in kürzerer FassungAstramantra (अस्त्रमन्त्र):—m. —
1) ein über Pfeile gesprochener Spruch. —
2) in best. Spruch bei den Maga.
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.
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Partial matches: Mantra, Astra.
Ends with: Vastramantra.
Full-text (+36): Astra, Astiramantiram, Pashaccheda, Mantrasvarupa, Ullekhana, Digbandhanamantra, Daha, Cheda, Digbandhana, Mritika, Astrasvarupa, Ahirbudhnya-samhita, Samharastra, Samharastrasvarupanirupana, Bhoktritva, Bhoktri, Padamantra, Brahmastradimantrasvarupanirupana, Ratnarandhra, Shivavari.
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Search found 12 books and stories containing Astramantra, Astra-mantra; (plurals include: Astramantras, mantras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
8. Initial ceremonial steps for Shiva Puja (worship) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
10. Description of Homa-vidhi (or Agnikarya-vidhi) (sacrificial rites) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
2. Worship of Shiva in Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra (by T. S. Syamkumar)
1.7. Expiatory Rites in Ājitāgama and Dīptāgama < [Chapter 2 - Expiatory Rites in Āgamic Literature]
1.6. Expiatory Rites in Rauravottarāgama < [Chapter 2 - Expiatory Rites in Āgamic Literature]
2. Expiatory Rites in Tantrasamuccaya < [Chapter 3 - Expiatory Rites in Kerala Tantric Ritual Manuals]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 24 - The mode of worship of Śiva (Continued) < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Chapter 25 - The holy rites of fire pertaining to Śiva < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Chapter 22 - The consecration of the Tattvas < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 22 - The compulsory and optional rites of Śaivite Scriptures < [Section 7.2 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (2)]
Chapter 20 - Rules for hair-cutting and ablution < [Section 6 - Kailāsa-saṃhitā]
Chapter 19 - The rules of Yogapaṭṭa < [Section 6 - Kailāsa-saṃhitā]
Diksha (initiation) in Pancharatra (by Shanta Srinivasan)
8. Mantras with Anga and without Anga < [Chapter 4 - The Process of Diksha]
Introduction < [Chapter 4 - The Process of Diksha]
6. Two courses and the empathy of the pupil < [Chapter 4 - The Process of Diksha]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)