Samamantra, Saman-mantra, Sāmamantra: 1 definition
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Samamantra 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.
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSāmamantra (साममन्त्र) refers to “Mantras from the Sāma Veda”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.49 (“The delusion of Brahmā”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “Then at my behest, the lord made the Brahmins kindle the sacrificial fire and performed the homa, placing Pārvatī on the lap. Śiva poured offerings into the fire with Mantras from Ṛk, Yajus and Sāma Vedas [e.g., sāmamantra]. Pārvatī’s brother Maināka offered handfuls of fried grains. Then according to the worldly convention, Pārvatī and Śiva performed the circumambulation round the fire, O dear. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Samamantra, Saman-mantra, Sāmamantra, Sāman-mantra, Sama-mantra, Sāma-mantra; (plurals include: Samamantras, mantras, Sāmamantras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 120 - The Greatness of Kaṃbukeśvara (kaṃbuka-īśvara-tīrtha) < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 140 - Greatness of Citrapathā River < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 277 - Greatness of Bhūdhara (Yajñavarāha) < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 33 - Characteristics of Sages and of Mantras < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]
Chapter 34 - Vyāsa and the Line of his Disciples < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]
Chapter 30 - The inauguration of the sacrificial cult < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]
Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika (by R. Balasubramanian)
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Thirty minor Upanishads (by K. Narayanasvami Aiyar)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 3.185 < [Section IX - The Sanctifiers of Company]