Ashtaksharadi, ṣṭṣa徱, Ashtakshara-adi: 1 definition
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Ashtaksharadi 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 ṣṭṣa徱 can be transliterated into English as Astaksaradi or Ashtaksharadi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Mantrashastra (the science of Mantras)
Source: Wisdom Library: Mantrashastraṣṭṣa徱 (अष्टाक्षरादि) refers to one of the topics discussed in the Ṛśyśṛṅṃh, an ancient Sanskrit text dealing with Mantraśāstra (instruction manuals for understanding and reciting mantras) which, being a Vaiṣṇava-oriented scripture, specifically deals with elaborate mantras of Viṣṇu and his incarnations, manifestations and consorts.—The term ṣṭṣa徱 is mentioned in Chapter 9ff of the Ṛśyaśṛṅga-Saṃhitā.
Mantrashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, Գٰśٰ) refers to the ancient Indian science of mantras—chants, incantations, spells, magical hymns, etc. Mantra Sastra literature includes many ancient books dealing with the methods reciting mantras, identifying and purifying its defects and the science behind uttering or chanting syllables.
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Partial matches: Ashtakshara, Adi, Ati.
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