Upangamantra, Upāṅgamantra, Upanga-mantra: 1 definition
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Upangamantra 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
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsUpāṅgamantra (उपाङ्गमन्त्र) refers to “lesser mantras”, according to the nineteenth 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 [aṅga-upāṅga-mantra-uddhāra]: [...] The closing ślokas deal with the Cakra Gāyatrī and other weapons of Viṣṇu which may be invoked as protection to the devotee which is infused with the powers of letters and mantras. It is said that for other techniques in regard to mantra uses, one may turn to the Jayākhya or other Śāstras (41-66).
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.
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Partial matches: Mantra, Upanga.
Full-text: Angamantra.
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