Pratyakshamantra, Pratyakṣamantra, Pratyaksha-mantra: 1 definition

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Pratyakshamantra 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 Pratyakṣamantra can be transliterated into English as Pratyaksamantra or Pratyakshamantra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Pratyakshamantra in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Pratyakṣamantra (प्रत्यक्षमन्त्र) refers to “that which is visibly present within the mantras”, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “[...] The accomplished (form of the) Command is visibly present within the mantras (pratyakṣamantra) in the field of (vision) of the Siddhas. Thus, this is the lineage of the Siddhas characterized as that of the teacher and the god. The Śāmbhava awakening dawns by the descent of (his) Command (onto his disciple)”.

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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.

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