Narayanastra, Narayana-astra, Nārāyaṇāstra: 7 definitions
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Narayanastra 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)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚāktismNārāyaṇāstra (नारायणास्त्र) is a Sanskrit word for a weapon used in Purāṇic literature, such as the Devī-bhāgavata-purāṇa (9.20.22-53), where it was in the presence of Devī Bhadrakālī, who was preparing for the war between Śankhacūḍa with the Devas.
Shakta (शाक्त, 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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsNārāyaṇāstra (नारायणास्त्र) refers to one of the astras (weapons) discussed in the fortieth chapter of the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā, a Pāñcarātra work in 60 chapters dealing with topics such as Viṣṇu’s discus-power, the processes of creation and esoteric practices related to Sudarśana (such as mantras and yantras).—Description of the chapter [astrasvarūpa-tacchakti-nirūpaṇa]: Satisfied with what he has heard so far, Nārada now asks to know about each of the astra-weapons, their forms, potencies, etc. Ahirbudhnya complies, listing some 102 weapons. For examples, the Nārāyaṇāstra is ferocious, effulgent and like the bursting into vision of a thousand Suns and altogether dazzling in its effects against whom it works; the Śaivāstra is like a flaming staff that explodes with devastating effect over a large area (1-63).
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.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: WikiPedia: HinduismNārāyaṇastra ( नारायणास्त्र ): Narayanastra is the personal missile weapon of Vishnu in his Narayana form, this astra lets loose a powerful tirade of millions of deadly missiles simultaneously.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryNārāyaṇāstra (नारायणास्त्र).—Name of a missile.
Derivable forms: nārāyaṇāstram (नारायणास्त्रम्).
Nārāyaṇāstra is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms nārāyaṇa and astra (अस्त्र).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryNārāyaṇāstra (नारायणास्त्र).—n.
(-straṃ) A weapon of undefined form and mystical nature. E. nārāyaṇa and astra weapon.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryNārāyaṇāstra (नारायणास्त्र):—[nārāyaṇā+stra] (straṃ) 1. n. Krishna's mystical weapon of undefined form.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNārāyaṇāstra (ನಾರಾಯಣಾಸ್ತ್ರ):—[noun] = ನಾರಾಯಣ- [narayana-] 6.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Astra, Narayana.
Starts with: Narayanastramokshaparva.
Full-text: Astra, Shaivastra, Astrasvarupatacchaktinirupana, Astrashakti, Pashupata.
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