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मंत्र (maMtra)

 
L R Vaidya
English
maMtra {% m. %} 1. A Vedic hymn addressed to any deity
(if metrical and intended to be recited loudly it is called a ऋच्
if in prose and intended to be repeated in a low voice it is called a यजुस्
if metrical and intended for chanting it is called a सामन्), Bg.ix.16
2. the Sanhitā portion of the Veda as distinguished from the Brāhmaṇa (n.) q.v.
3. a charm, a spell, a magical formula, भोगीव मंत्रौषधिरुद्धवीर्यः R.ii.32, v.57
4. a formula sacred to any deity, e.g. नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
5. consultation, counsel, advice, policy, secret, तस्य संवृतमंत्रस्य गूढाकारेंगितस्यच R.i.20, M.vii.58.