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gozan
Feb 8, 2024, 4:04:11 PMFeb 8
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A "bija mantra", in Vajrayana Buddhist tradition, is a non-ideational
mnemonic device used for experiencing subtle states of
consciousness. According to this school, sound is consciousness
in the form of energy - the root embodiment of intelligence itself.
The word 'mantra' in Sanskrit comes from 'man' - to think; and 'tra'
which means a tool. Thus mantras are tools for thinking - to think
becomes the world. In Tibetan, mantra means "the thought that
liberates and protects."
mnemonic device used for experiencing subtle states of
consciousness. According to this school, sound is consciousness
in the form of energy - the root embodiment of intelligence itself.
The word 'mantra' in Sanskrit comes from 'man' - to think; and 'tra'
which means a tool. Thus mantras are tools for thinking - to think
becomes the world. In Tibetan, mantra means "the thought that
liberates and protects."
gozan
Feb 8, 2024, 4:46:52 PMFeb 8
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Tibetan mantra: Om Mani Padma Hum
Praise ME! - "The Mind-Jewell in the Lotus!"
Praise ME! - "The Mind-Jewell in the Lotus!"
gozan
Feb 8, 2024, 4:49:28 PMFeb 8
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Definition of mantra:
"A mantra is a quasi-morpheme or a series of quasi-morphemes,
or a series of mixed genuine and quasi-morphemes arranged in
conventional patterns, based on codified esoteric traditions, and
passed on from one preceptor to one disciple in the course of a
prescribed initiation ritual."
'The Tantric Tradition'
by Swami Ageananda Bharati
Rider, 1965
p. 111
"A mantra is a quasi-morpheme or a series of quasi-morphemes,
or a series of mixed genuine and quasi-morphemes arranged in
conventional patterns, based on codified esoteric traditions, and
passed on from one preceptor to one disciple in the course of a
prescribed initiation ritual."
'The Tantric Tradition'
by Swami Ageananda Bharati
Rider, 1965
p. 111
gozan
Feb 10, 2024, 1:19:15 PMFeb 10
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According to Swami Bharati, this definition does not include any
reference to the purpose or purposes of mantra, for the statement
of purpose is a material statement, which must be excluded from
a definition, which is a set of formal propositions of exceptionless
validity.
If there is a single exception to a statement, then that
statement forfeits its claim to being a definition. As there is a
conceivable exception with regard to the purpose of mantra,
purpose
could not be included.
reference to the purpose or purposes of mantra, for the statement
of purpose is a material statement, which must be excluded from
a definition, which is a set of formal propositions of exceptionless
validity.
If there is a single exception to a statement, then that
statement forfeits its claim to being a definition. As there is a
conceivable exception with regard to the purpose of mantra,
purpose
could not be included.
gozan
Feb 10, 2024, 1:24:09 PMFeb 10
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The oldest and most enduring form of mantric identification is the
process called "bhuta suddhi" - the purification of the elements, an
almost universal use of mantra by man since antiquity up to and
including modern people.
This mantric rite is almost obligatory on every person the world over,
and is actually a step-by-step merger with the subtle elementary
sources of earth, light, sight, touch, smell, taste, and cognition of
what we humans call home.
'Mantras'
by Swami Sivananda Radha
Timeless Books, 1994
process called "bhuta suddhi" - the purification of the elements, an
almost universal use of mantra by man since antiquity up to and
including modern people.
This mantric rite is almost obligatory on every person the world over,
and is actually a step-by-step merger with the subtle elementary
sources of earth, light, sight, touch, smell, taste, and cognition of
what we humans call home.
'Mantras'
by Swami Sivananda Radha
Timeless Books, 1994
gozan
Feb 11, 2024, 1:05:02 PMFeb 11
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The bija mantra 'phat' is called the 'astra weapon' bija used
as an aggressive mantra from the earliest times. The sound of
phat, to the Indian ear, conveys the sensation of explosion
onomatopoeically.
According to Monier Wilhams, 'phat' is used for 'crack' as an
indeclinable. In Hindi phat is a very common colloquial term for
'burst, explode', in both intransitive and transitive use.
as an aggressive mantra from the earliest times. The sound of
phat, to the Indian ear, conveys the sensation of explosion
onomatopoeically.
According to Monier Wilhams, 'phat' is used for 'crack' as an
indeclinable. In Hindi phat is a very common colloquial term for
'burst, explode', in both intransitive and transitive use.
gozan
Feb 16, 2024, 1:49:08 PMFeb 16
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From this, a causative verb pharna is formed. The motor-cycle
rickshaw in Delhi is called 'phatphata' by its drivers; phatki is a
fire-cracker.
Once a syllable like this has been accepted into esoteric usage,
analogous syllables will readily follow. If the onomatopoetic
datum can be linked with part of a meaningful morpheme, a more
complex mantra would grow of their combination.
rickshaw in Delhi is called 'phatphata' by its drivers; phatki is a
fire-cracker.
Once a syllable like this has been accepted into esoteric usage,
analogous syllables will readily follow. If the onomatopoetic
datum can be linked with part of a meaningful morpheme, a more
complex mantra would grow of their combination.
gozan
Feb 18, 2024, 1:05:23 PMFeb 18
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Titles of interest:
'The Diamond Light'
A clear, detailed introduction to mantra in Tibetan Buddhist
meditation practice.
by Janice Dean Willis
Simon and Schuster, 1973
'The Language of the Gods'
An inspiring primer on the Sanskrit language by a scholar
and student of Sri Aurobindo
by Judith M. Tyberg, Ph.D.
East-West Cultural Center, 1974
Other titles of interest:
'Sound and Symbol: Music and the external world'
by V. Zucherkandl
Princeton U. Press, 1956
'Shakti and Shakta'
by Arthur Avalon
Ganesh & Co. 1953
'Japa Yoga: a comprehensive treatise on Mantra'
by Swami Sivananda Saraswati
Divine Life Press, 1972
'The Diamond Light'
A clear, detailed introduction to mantra in Tibetan Buddhist
meditation practice.
by Janice Dean Willis
Simon and Schuster, 1973
'The Language of the Gods'
An inspiring primer on the Sanskrit language by a scholar
and student of Sri Aurobindo
by Judith M. Tyberg, Ph.D.
East-West Cultural Center, 1974
Other titles of interest:
'Sound and Symbol: Music and the external world'
by V. Zucherkandl
Princeton U. Press, 1956
'Shakti and Shakta'
by Arthur Avalon
Ganesh & Co. 1953
'Japa Yoga: a comprehensive treatise on Mantra'
by Swami Sivananda Saraswati
Divine Life Press, 1972
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