Mamtra, Maṃtra: 1 definition

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Mamtra means something in Hindi. 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.

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Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Maṃtra (मंत्र) [Also spelled mantra]:—(nm) an incantation, charm, spell; a vedic hymn; sacred formula; mystical verse or magical formula; ~[kāra] one who composes mantras; -[taṃtra] hoccuspoccus, voodooism, spell and incantation; ~[dātā] a preceptor; adviser; ~[draṣṭā] the rishis who were composers of vedic hymns, a seer; ~[pāṭha] recitation of a [maṃtra] in the traditional way; -[bala] the amazing power of [maṃtra]: •[se] through the power of [maṃtra; ~bīja] the initial portion/line/morph of a [maṃtra; ~bheda] revelation of a secret; ~[mugdha] spellbound, charmed; hence ~[mugdhatā] (nf); ~[vid] well-versed in mantras; ~[vidyā] the science of spell or mantras; -[śakti] the power of [maṃtra; ~siddhi] successful culmination of the endeavour to wield a [maṃtra] effectively; -[calānā] to cast a spell/charm on; -[denā] to initiate (into a sect etc.); to give secret advice; -[paḍānā] to tutor, to misguide; -[laganā] a spell to become effective, a charm to show results.

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