Shikhamantra, Śikhāmantra, Shikha-mantra: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Shikhamantra 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 Śikhāmantra can be transliterated into English as Sikhamantra or Shikhamantra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsŚikhāmantra (शिखामन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra discussed in the twenty-eighth 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 [aṅgamantra-sādhana]:—Here Bhagavān says he will treat of the mantras which are directed to the “limbs” of the devotee who then sees his limbs as analogous to the “Limbs” of the Lord—the mastery of which leads to certain powers. [For example, the śikhāmantra (41-70a )] [...].
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (p)Śikhāmantra (शिखामन्त्र) is the name of an Aṅga-Mantra performed along with touching the respective place in one’s body, according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā (Toxicology).—The Śikhāmantra is as follows: garuḍaśikhāyai śikhāyai svāhā vauṣaṭ.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shikha, Mantra.
Query error!
Full-text: Angamantrasadhana, Angamantra, Anga.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Shikhamantra, Shikha-mantra, Śikhā-mantra, Sikha-mantra, Śikhāmantra, Sikhamantra; (plurals include: Shikhamantras, mantras, Śikhāmantras, Sikhamantras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Diksha (initiation) in Pancharatra (by Shanta Srinivasan)
8. Mantras with Anga and without Anga < [Chapter 4 - The Process of Diksha]
6. Two courses and the empathy of the pupil < [Chapter 4 - The Process of Diksha]
14. The concepts of Mantras < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
10. Description of Homa-vidhi (or Agnikarya-vidhi) (sacrificial rites) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Shaiva Tantra: A way of Self-awareness (by L. N. Sharma)