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Mantrashastra (the science of Mantras)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts (mantra)

1) Mantranyāsavidhi (मन्त्रन्यासविधि) (lit. “rules for concentrating the powers of mantras”) is the name of the twelfth chapter of the Jayākhyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra Āgama text composed of 4500 verses in 33 chapters dealing with topics such as mantra (formulas), japa (repetitions), dhyāna (meditations), mudrā (gesticulations), nyāsa (concentrations) etc.

Description of the chapter [mantranyāsavidhi]:—If one practices nyāsa-concentrations during the disciplined repetition of mantras, he will achieve great spiritual as well as mundane rewards (1-3). The detailed instructions for undertaking nyāsa-concentrations of the mantra’s powers into one’s own body are given step-by-step (4-38a). The overt nyāsa-exercises, when it comes to that, should be done secretly and under cover (7b-9)—and some elaborations are given on the hastanyāsas to be done to the accompaniment of the mūlamantra, prior to dehanyāsa. Altogether some 27 nyāsa-directions are named and explained in the course of this chapter. Along with the nyāsa-practice one should demonstrate in the process certain mudrās and undertake specific dhyāna-meditations (38b-44a).

2) Mantranyāsavidhi (मन्त्रन्यासविधि) (lit. “concerning strengthening oneself with mantra powers”) is the name of chapter 4 (Kriyākāṇḍa) of the Pārameśvarasaṃhitā: an important Pāñcarātra text of 8700 verses followed closely by the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangam—dealing with priestly concerns such as their daily routines, occasional liturgies and expiatory services.

Description of the chapter [mantranyāsavidhi]: Without such nyāsa-concentrations of God’s Power into one’s own being, one cannot be made ready to approach Him in worship (1-4). This brief chapter turns to an explanation of how nyāsa, such as is enjoined upon the aspiring worshipper, is to be done. Nyāsa is a spiritual undertaking wherein mantras are chanted to invoke God's Presence while mudrā-gestures indicate what aspect of God’s Personality is concentrated in what part of the body of the believer (4-44a).

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Mantrashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, mantraśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science of mantras—chants, incantations, spells, magical hymns, etc. Mantra Sastra literature includes many ancient books dealing with the methods reciting mantras, identifying and purifying its defects and the science behind uttering or chanting syllables.

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