Mantraja, Mantrajā, Mantra-ja: 4 definitions
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Mantraja 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: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramMantraja (मन्त्रज) refers to “that which is born of mantra”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—As the neophant experiences the penetration (āveśa) of the six states that correspond to the six parts of the path, he rises in six stages through the hierarchy of principles ranging from the gross element Earth up to the Transmental, and so attains to the fullness and source of the Command. The six are as follows: [4) Māntra: This is the Path of Mantra. The corresponding penetration takes place in the five organs of action which, thus transformed, are said to be ‘born of mantra’ (mantraja), ...]
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)Mantraja (मन्त्रज) is another name for mantra, according to Sāhib Kaul’s Śārikāstrotra.—Accordingly, “[...] Having attained the strength of true intelligence through Jñānasvāmin, I know what there is to know and everywhere contemplate my own self. I, Sāhib Kaula, have composed this hymn to the lineage deity Śārikā, which contains the construction of her Mantra. Whoever chants this rich hymn of praise with perfect devotion, hears it or has it recited, even if he be without mantra, he will, O supreme Goddess, without doubt reap the great fruit of this mantra [i.e., mantraja]”.
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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryMantrajā (मन्त्रजा).—the power of spells; L. D. B.
Mantrajā is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms mantra and jā (जा).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryMantraja (मन्त्रज).—error for mantrajña ? (as suggested in note, ed.): °jā (n. pl. m.) °jā iti saṃjñā Divyāvadāna 212.11 f.
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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Starts with: Mamtrajapya, Mantrajagara, Mantrajala, Mantrajapa, Mantrajapacinta, Mantrajapadivishayavidhi, Mantrajapamandapa, Mantrajapavidhi, Mantrajapika, Mantrajapta, Mantrajata.
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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
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Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
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