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==== Mantra ====
 
==== Mantra ====
Mantras are the fundamental recitation units of all Vedic literature and the most widely used sound forms. Mantra (Samskrit : मन्त्रः) according to Shabdakalpadruma is given as मन्त्र्यते गुप्तं परिभाष्यते इति and the root word is 'मत्रि' in the meaning गुप्तभाषणे ।
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Mantras are the fundamental recitation units of all Vedic literature and the most widely used sound forms. Mantra (Samskrit : मन्त्रः) according to Shabdakalpadruma is given as मन्त्र्यते गुप्तं परिभाष्यते इति and the root word is 'मत्रि' in the meaning गुप्तभाषणे । secret conversation<ref>[https://sa.wiktionary.org/wiki/%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0 Mantra as given in Samskruta Dictionaries of Wikisource]</ref>. 
* In the textual content, each Veda, contains mantras as ultimate meaningful structure, called as Rk (Rik, Ruk) in Rig veda, Yajus in Yajurveda and Saaman in Saamaveda is termed as mantra<ref name=":2">http://www.hindupedia.com/en/Mantra</ref> grouped under the Samhita part.  
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* In the textual content, mantra is the division in each Veda. Each Veda contains mantras as ultimate meaningful structure, called as Rk (Rik, Ruk) in Rig veda, Yajus in Yajurveda and Saaman in Saamaveda termed as mantra<ref name=":2">http://www.hindupedia.com/en/Mantra</ref> all of which are grouped under the respective Samhita part.  
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* Mantras include letters (Beejaksharas), words or sentences (Gayatri mantra, Siva Panchakshari, Vishnu dvadasakshari mantras)
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* Mantras include Aksharas or letters (Beejaksharas), words or sentences (Gayatri mantra, Siva Panchakshari, Vishnu dvadasakshari mantras) associated with different deities.
* Mantra in spiritual sense is that which protects upon continuous repetition, contemplation “mananat trayate iti mantrah”, of a word or statement, (either in prose or poetic form), which protects.
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* Mantra is that which protects upon continuous repetition, contemplation “mananat trayate iti mantrah”, of a word or statement, (either in prose or poetic form).
 
* Mantras includes both poetical verses (Rks) or prose presentations (Yajus and Brahmanas)
 
* Mantras includes both poetical verses (Rks) or prose presentations (Yajus and Brahmanas)
 
* Mantras are to be uttered in specific way and are governed by specific rules regarding their recitation. (Srauta Sastras) Mantras bring about beneficial results on proper recitation or harmful results on improper utterance (Vrttrasura Jananam).  
 
* Mantras are to be uttered in specific way and are governed by specific rules regarding their recitation. (Srauta Sastras) Mantras bring about beneficial results on proper recitation or harmful results on improper utterance (Vrttrasura Jananam).  
 
* Mantra recitation may be internal (Japam) or uttered loudly (Nigada)<ref name=":2" />.   
 
* Mantra recitation may be internal (Japam) or uttered loudly (Nigada)<ref name=":2" />.   
 
* Study of Mantras is called Mantra Sastra. Every mantra is a letter or word and has two aspects - Dhvani (Sound) and Swara (Intonation).   
 
* Study of Mantras is called Mantra Sastra. Every mantra is a letter or word and has two aspects - Dhvani (Sound) and Swara (Intonation).   
* Vedas and vaidika vaangmaya expound that every karma should be performed using mantras. Thus, mantras are uttered in all walks of life for all activities starting from nityakarmas or mundane activities (waking up, bathing, eating, sleeping etc) to worship (spiritual or ritualistic), adhyayana (education), propitiation of deities (tantras), yagnas and homas, health (ayurveda), pujas and celebrations and crematory rites.  
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* Vedas and vaidika vaangmaya expound that every karma should be performed using mantras. Thus, mantras are uttered in all walks of life for all activities starting from nityakarmas or mundane activities (waking up, bathing, eating, sleeping etc) to worship (spiritual or ritualistic), adhyayana (education), propitiation of deities (tantras), yagnas and homas, for health (ayurveda), pujas and celebrations and crematory rites.  
    
,ऋग्वेदे . ६७ . ४ . ७४ .“ प्रनूनं ब्रह्मणपतिर्मन्त्रं वदत्युक्थम्  
 
,ऋग्वेदे . ६७ . ४ . ७४ .“ प्रनूनं ब्रह्मणपतिर्मन्त्रं वदत्युक्थम्  
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==== Japa ====
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> ..मन्त्रस्य त्रिविधजपो यथा, --“ वाचिकश्च उपांशुश्च मानसश्च त्रिधा स्मृतः .त्रयाणां जपयज्ञानां श्रेयान् स्यादुत्तरोत्तरः ..यदुच्चनीचस्वरितैः स्पष्टशब्दवदक्षरैः .मन्त्रमुच्चारयेद्व्यक्तं जपयज्ञः स वाचिकः ..शनैरुच्चारयेन्मन्त्रमीषदोष्ठौ प्रचालयन् .किञ्चित् शब्दं स्वयं विद्यादुपांशुः स जपः स्मृतः ..धिया यदक्षरश्रेण्या वर्णार्द्वर्णं पदात् पदम् .शब्दार्थचिन्तनाभ्यासः स उक्तो मानसो जपः ..तेन स्वरादिसुव्यक्तवर्णोच्चारणवान् वाचिकः .स्वयंशब्दग्रहणमात्रयोग्यकिञ्चिच्छब्दवानुपांशुः .जिह्वोष्ठचालनमन्तरेण वर्णानुसन्धात्मको-मानसः ..” * ..वाचिकेऽप्युच्चैर्जपनिषेधमाह शङ्खः .“ नोच्चैर्जप्यं बुधः कुर्य्यात् सावित्र्यास्तु विशेषतः .” योगियाज्ञवल्क्यः 
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==== Japa ====
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> ..मन्त्रस्य त्रिविधजपो यथा, --“ वाचिकश्च उपांशुश्च मानसश्च त्रिधा स्मृतः .त्रयाणां जपयज्ञानां श्रेयान् स्यादुत्तरोत्तरः ..यदुच्चनीचस्वरितैः स्पष्टशब्दवदक्षरैः .मन्त्रमुच्चारयेद्व्यक्तं जपयज्ञः स वाचिकः ..शनैरुच्चारयेन्मन्त्रमीषदोष्ठौ प्रचालयन् .किञ्चित् शब्दं स्वयं विद्यादुपांशुः स जपः स्मृतः ..धिया यदक्षरश्रेण्या वर्णार्द्वर्णं पदात् पदम् .शब्दार्थचिन्तनाभ्यासः स उक्तो मानसो जपः ..तेन स्वरादिसुव्यक्तवर्णोच्चारणवान् वाचिकः .स्वयंशब्दग्रहणमात्रयोग्यकिञ्चिच्छब्दवानुपांशुः .जिह्वोष्ठचालनमन्तरेण वर्णानुसन्धात्मको-मानसः ..” * ..वाचिकेऽप्युच्चैर्जपनिषेधमाह शङ्खः .“ नोच्चैर्जप्यं बुधः कुर्य्यात् सावित्र्यास्तु विशेषतः .” योगियाज्ञवल्क्यः 
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Purodasha
 
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