Hamsamantra, Hamsa-mantra, Hamsamamtra, Haṃsamantra: 3 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Shaktism
2. Pancaratra
Languages
1. Kannada
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Introduction:

Hamsamantra 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

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: academia.edu: The Śāradātilakatantra on Yoga

Haṃsamantra (हंसमन्त्र) is explained by Lakṣmaṇadeśika in his 11th-century Śaradātilaka.—When one blocks the sense organs with one’s fingers and meditates on the identity of the Self, the vital breath (prāṇa) and the mind (manas) while retaining one’s breath, the inner sound (nāda) is heard and the knowledge of the haṃsaḥ arises (45–50ab). Haṃsaḥ is the sound heard with exhalation and inhalation, also called the “non-recitation” (ajapā) Gāyatrī.

Haṃ is considered male (puṃs, puruṣa), and saḥ female (prakṛti). With constant practice of the haṃsaḥ mantra, the stage is reached in which the mantra reverses itself and, after the application of a saṃdhi rule, becomes so’haṃ (“He I am”). In the next stage the letters s and h disappear, and after vowel substitution the mantra becomes the sacred syllable oṃ, referred to as the praṇava (50cd–53).

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.

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

Haṃsamantra (हंसमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra discussed in chapters 15, 24 and 26 of the Parāśarasaṃhitā: a Pañcarātra work of some 2000 verses dealing withe the composition and applications of Mantras, the characteristics of devotees (prapanna) and initiation.—Description of the chapter [haṃsamatsyādi-mantravidhi]: This chapter turns to the mantras attached to each of the ten avatāras and some other forms—the nyāsas appropriate, the japa-repetitions, the gāyatrī-forms, the bīja-analyses, etc.—[For example]:—haṃsamantra (3-9), haṃsagāyatrī (10-13), [...] The remainder of the chapter (301-313) deals with differences between the various mantras and their respective sub-varieties.

context information

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.

Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Haṃsamaṃtra (ಹಂಸಮಂತ್ರ):—[noun] the esoteric hymn for meditating on the Supreme Being.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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