Nrisimhamantra, Nṛsiṃhamantra: 4 definitions
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The Sanskrit term Nṛsiṃhamantra can be transliterated into English as Nrsimhamantra or Nrisimhamantra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts1) Nṛsiṃhamantra (नृसिंहमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra discussed in the Īśvarasaṃhitā (baroda edition) also known as the Nṛsiṃhakalpa, a Pāñcarātra work consisting of 640 verses and 14 chapters written in the form of a dialogue between Īśvara and Pārvatī.—Description of the first chapter.—Attached to the beginning is an opening verse in praise of Narasiṃha, followed by the statement that Pārvatī (=Devī) approached Īśvara on Mt. Kailāsa (1-2). Having already listened to several mantras, she asks to know some details about the incomparable nṛsiṃhamantra—its form, meaning, and its “bījaśakti”; [...]. Īśvara replies that he will deal with these topics briefly because the nṛsiṃhamantra, is so important, so worthy, so useful, so efficacious, etc. for people of all classes and stages of life (9b-16). He then recounts the legend of how and why the Lord Viṣṇu assumed the Narasiṃha-incarnation, pointing out that this mantra was then used (by Prahlāda) to good effect (17-18). Brahmā also was empowered to create the present world order only because he repeated this nṛsiṃhamantra; indeed, the power revealed by the gods and enjoyed by humans must be in all cases traced back to this potent mantra. Unlike other mantras, this nṛsiṃhamantra may be freely used at any time, without scruples regarding tithi, nakṣatra and various upavāsa-prerequisites—thanks to the Lord Viṣṇu’s abounding grace (19-27).
According to chapter 4 (verse 59) there are some seventy-seven varieties of the nṛsiṃhamantra, roughly divided into those that are pacific in nature (such as the “anuṣṭup” variety) and those which are of a violent character. The latter type have certain “prayogic” applications. All the varieties differ from one another according to varying meters, different ṛṣis associated with them, different deities presiding over them, different mudrā-gestures used with them, different dhyāna-meditations employed, etc.
2) Nṛsiṃhamantra (नृसिंहमन्त्र) is also discussed in the thirty-first 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.
3) Nṛsiṃhamantra (नृसिंहमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra discussed in chapter 17 of the Sāttvatasaṃhitā: one of the most ancient of Pāñcarātra Āgamas consisting of roughly 3500 verses which stresses the theological standpoint of the oneness of God despite his various vyūhas (modes of existence), vibhavas (manifestations) and avatāras (incarnations).—Description of the chapter [vaibhavīya-nṛsiṃhamantra-uddhāraḥ tadārādhanavidhiśca]: Asked about the procedure for the worship connected with narasiṃha-dīkṣā, Bhagavān launches into a detailed set of instructions (3b-104). First, the mantra addressed to him (Narasiṃha) must be constructed by referring to the varṇacakra, thus producing a twelve-syllable mantra (4-13). After this has been done, then the various instruments of worship of Narasiṃha should be correctly collected and the worshipper (i.e., the Ācārya) should purify himself and otherwise get ready for the worship of the mantra-aspect of Narasiṃha. [...]
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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Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus Catalogorum1) Nṛsiṃhamantra (नृसिंहमन्त्र) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—Oppert. 7329.
2) Nṛsiṃhamantra (नृसिंहमन्त्र):—Gov. Or. Libr. Madras 44.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryNṛsiṃhamantra (नृसिंहमन्त्र):—[=nṛ-siṃha-mantra] [from nṛ-siṃha > nṛ] m. Name of [work]
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Partial matches: Nrisimha, Mantra.
Starts with: Nrisimhamantrapaddhati, Nrisimhamantrarajapurashcaranavidhi.
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Diksha (initiation) in Pancharatra (by Shanta Srinivasan)
1. Description of Nrisimha Diksha < [Chapter 3 - The preliminary rites of Diksha]
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14. The concepts of Mantras < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
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Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 28 - The Lord Adopts the Form of Nṛsiṃha < [Section 2 - Puruṣottama-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Narada Purana (English translation) (by G. V. Tagare)
5. The Nārada Purāṇa and Tantrism < [Introduction]