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Mantramarga, ѲԳٰ, Mantra-marga: 5 definitions

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Mantramarga 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

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Mantramarga in Shaivism glossary
: academia.edu: Religious Inclusivism in the Writings of an Early Modern Sanskrit Intellectual (Shaivism)

ѲԳٰ (मन्त्रमार्�) refers to “tantric Śaivism�.—In Abhinavagupta’s time and place, tantric Śaivism (Գٰ) was divided into two main branches: Śaiva Siddhānta―its main representatives being Sadyojyotis and Kashmirian theologians such as Bhaṭṭa Nārāyaṇakaṇṭha and his son Bhaṭṭa Rāmakaṇṭha II (or Rāmakaṇṭha)―and non-dualist, Śākta-oriented schools such as the Trika, on which relied most of Abhinavagupta’s exegesis. Both forms of tantric Śaivism essentially share a single ritual system, with the same elaborate procedures for initiation, consecration of officiants and worship. However, certain features set the two schools apart. While Śaiva Siddhānta adheres to a strictly dualist doctrine (屹ٲ岹, 岹岹) according to which Śiva is the efficient cause of the world and is distinct from souls and worlds, non-dualist schools hold that Śiva is ultimately non-different from the soul and that liberation is achieved not through ritual but through gnosis.

: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

ѲԳٰ (मन्त्रमार्�) refers to the “path of mantras�.—The Teaching of Śiva which defines the Śaivas is divided between two great branches or “streams� (srotas). These are termed the Outer Path (پ) and the Path of Mantras (Գٰ). The first is accessible only to ascetics, while the second is open both to ascetics and to married home-dwellers (ṛhٳ). There is also a difference of goals.The Atimārga is entered for salvation alone, while the ѲԳٰ promises both this, and for those that so wish, the attainment of supernatural powers (siddhis) and the experience of supernatural pleasures in the worlds of their choice (bhoga).

: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

ѲԳٰ (मन्त्रमार्�) refers to a particular stream of Śaiva texts.—This means its rites are accessible to ascetics and married householders. Like other texts in this stream, the Netratantra offers salvation (ǰṣa), the attainment of supernatural powers (siddhi), and other worldly enjoyments (bhoga).

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Shaiva (शै�, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Mantramarga in Shaktism glossary
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

ѲԳٰ (मन्त्रमार्�) refers to the “path of mantra�, according to the Ambāmatasaṃhitā (verse 8.85cd-88ab).—Accordingly, “[...] Ciñcānātha is the ocean of the three Lords of the Lineages. They play with him in the pool (taṭāka) encompassed by Ciñcinī. Ciñcinī is the supreme Śakti, she is Parā whose nature is nectar. She is the radiant energy on the path of mantra (Գٰ). Auspicious, she is full of the Command. The supreme god Vidyārājeśvara (i.e. Navātman) was first pervaded by her. (He is) Śrīnātha endowed with power and so goes by the name Ciñcinin. [...]�.

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Shakta (शाक्�, 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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General definition (in Hinduism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Mantramarga in Hinduism glossary
: Alexis Sanderson: The Śaiva Literature

ѲԳٰ (मन्त्रमार्�).—One of the five levels of religious injunctions relevant to Śaivas;—For the doctrine that while the Atimārga teaches only the means of liberation the ѲԳٰ (‘Tantric Śaivism�) teaches both such means and the means of accomplishing supernatural effects (siddhi). see ղԳٰǰ첹 37.14–16.

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