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Lakshmipatra, ṣmī貹ٰ, Lakshmi-patra: 1 definition

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Lakshmipatra 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 ṣmī貹ٰ can be transliterated into English as Laksmipatra or Lakshmipatra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

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: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

ṣmī貹ٰ (लक्ष्मीपत्र) refers to special leaves used in fire-ceremonies to obtain a son, according to the eighth chapter of 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 eighth chapter:—Kāmya-rites undertaken in connection with homa-offerings are next taken up as being the means by which humans may obtain ends which even the gods cannot achieve. For examples: if a barren woman wants sons ṣmī貹ٰ-leaves are to be offered into the fire; if one wants plentiful grain in his house, he should perform homa as outlined a lakh of times; if one wants to paralyze another, turmeric offerings are to be made into the fire; if one wants to attract the admiration of others, honey is to be offered ; if one wants relief from fever, a special ܰ-solution is to be offered 1000 times; etc. Dozens of such instructions are given in this chapter. ( 1-43 ),

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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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