Mantradhyana, Mantra-dhyana, Mantradhyāna: 2 definitions
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramMantradhyāna (मन्त्रध्यान) refers to the “(plane of) mantra and visualization”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Referring to the inner space within the triangular Yoni, the Śrīmatottara says: “O fair lady, thus Śrīnātha sports in the Circle of the Void (śūnyamaṇḍala) and (so does) Kubjikā, the mother of Kula who is Kuṇḍalī by name. [...] Applied on the plane of mantra and visualization [i.e., mantradhyāna], she who is undifferentiated (niṣkalā) is differentiated (sakalā). When she abides in the differentiated (aspect), she abides as mantra. Undifferentiated, she is devoid of mantra. When she abides in an iconic form, she is gross; she is subtle when present in the aniconic (amūrti) (aspect). Linked to the planes of mantra and iconic she is action impelled on the plane of visualization (dhyāna)”.
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 TextsMantradhyāna (मन्त्रध्यान) refers to the “meditations for mantras”, as discussed in the twenty-third chapter 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 [nāmatrayamantra-nyāsadhyānādika]: Bhagavān gives here the nyāsa-concentrations and the dhyāna-meditations for the composite mantra containing the names of Acyuta, Ananta and Govinda—and discusses it fully in terms of the ṛṣi, meter, presiding deity, etc. (1-9). [...]
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.
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