Ramakrishnamantra, Rāmakṛṣṇamantra, Ramakrishna-mantra: 1 definition

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Ramakrishnamantra 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.

The Sanskrit term Rāmakṛṣṇamantra can be transliterated into English as Ramakrsnamantra or Ramakrishnamantra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

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Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

Rāmakṛṣṇamantra (रामकृष्णमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra discussed in the twenty-fourth 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.—Accordingly, in this chapter Bhagavān quotes the Vedic verses that provide the source for such mantras [such as the rāmakṛṣṇamantra], [...] (1-17). These Vedic-originated mantras may be used only by Brahmins, not by Śūdras. To uphold this rule, as well as others, is a necessity in order to make one fit for any activity (18-22).

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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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