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Hamsamantra, ᲹṃsԳٰ, Hamsa-mantra, Hamsamamtra: 3 definitions

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Hamsamantra 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.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Hamsamantra in Shaktism glossary
: academia.edu: The Śāradātilakatantra on Yoga

ᲹṃsԳٰ (हंसमन्त्�) is explained by Lakṣmaṇadeśika in his 11th-century Śaradātilaka.—When one blocks the sense organs with one’s fingers and meditates on the identity of the Self, the vital breath (ṇa) and the mind (manas) while retaining one’s breath, the inner sound () is heard and the knowledge of the ṃs� arises (45�50ab). Haṃḥ is the sound heard with exhalation and inhalation, also called the “non-recitation� () Gāyatrī.

Ha� is considered male (ṃs, ܰṣa), and female (ṛt). With constant practice of the ṃs� mantra, the stage is reached in which the mantra reverses itself and, after the application of a ṃd rule, becomes so’ha� (“He I am�). In the next stage the letters s and h disappear, and after vowel substitution the mantra becomes the sacred syllable o�, referred to as the ṇa (50�53).

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Shakta (शाक्�, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Hamsamantra in Pancaratra glossary
: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

ᲹṃsԳٰ (हंसमन्त्�) is the name of a Mantra discussed in chapters 15, 24 and 26 of the ʲśṃh: a Pañcarātra work of some 2000 verses dealing withe the composition and applications of Mantras, the characteristics of devotees (prapanna) and initiation.—Description of the chapter [ṃsٲ徱-Գٰ]: This chapter turns to the mantras attached to each of the ten and some other forms—the Բ appropriate, the japa-repetitions, the ⲹٰī-forms, the īᲹ-analyses, etc.—[For example]:�ṃsԳٰ (3-9), haṃsaⲹٰī (10-13), [...] The remainder of the chapter (301-313) deals with differences between the various mantras and their respective sub-varieties.

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Hamsamantra in Kannada glossary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Haṃsamaṃtra (ಹಂಸಮಂತ್ರ):—[noun] the esoteric hymn for meditating on the Supreme Being.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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