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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

1) Mantrarājamantra (मन्त्रराजमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra which grants great achievements, as discussed in the twenty-sixth 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 [mūlamantra-sādhana]:—Having heard so much that relates to mukti, Nārada now asks to know how to achieve bhukti. Bhagavān tells him that by employing the mantrarājamantra in particular ways with skill, that great achievements can be enjoyed as the fruits. However, certain things must be done in this connection, and this includes finding the proper spot to practise the mantra, etc. [...]

2) Mantrarājamantra (मन्त्रराजमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra discussed in chapter 44 of the Śeṣasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 2800 Sanskrit verses narrated by Śeṣa (=Ananta) to Nārada and dealing primarily with the use of the appropriate mantras for various occasions such as jayantī celebrations.—Description of chapter 44: Another mantra is here discussed as before mantrarājamantra (1-9a) and its yantra-design (9b-23a).

3) Mantrarājamantra (मन्त्रराजमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra discussed in chapter 53 of the Śrīpraśnasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 5500 Sanskrit verses covering a number of subjects ranging from selecting a temple site through building and furnishing it to sanctifying and maintaining worship in the sacred complex.—Description of the chapter [mantrajapa-ādi-viṣaya-vidhi]: [...] Particularly, if one becomes proficient in the 8-syllable mantrarājamantra to Nārāyaṇa, he may achieve certain specific ends by altering his homa-libations or the number of the repetitions done (56-178)—including getting a girl, becoming impervious to snake-bites, walking on water, etc. Similarly, the rāmamantra may also be employed for specific prayogic ends (179-2022).

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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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Partial matches: Mantraraja, Mantra.

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