मंत्र-जंत्र mantra-jantra
Hindi is also shown in Latin characters, using an adapted form of ISO 15919 transliteration.
How to read the transliteration
This site uses transliteration based on ISO 15919, with a few adaptations to make reading easier: h is added after c, ś and ṣ, and i after the vowel r̥. These adaptations bring it closer to the Hunterian system used in India while retaining the distinctive marks of ISO 15919.
| ISO 15919 | On this site |
|---|---|
| c | ch |
| ś | śh |
| ṣ | ṣh |
| r̥ | r̥i |
A few reading pointers:
- ā, ī, ū: the line above the letter indicates a long vowel.
- ṭ, ḍ, ṇ: the dot below distinguishes retroflex consonants from t, d, n.
- A tilde above a vowel indicates nasalisation.
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Earlier definition
Definition
Incantation, conjuring, exorcism, witchcraft, sorcery.
Juggling, conjuring, enchanting by figures and incantations.
Magical or mystical ceremonies in which diagrams are drawn and charms or prayers are repeated.
Usual translation
- mantra
Origin of the definition
mantr-jantr, or mantar-jantar, (S. mantra-yantra), s.m. Incantation, exorcism, sorcery.
Incantation, charm, spell, vedic hymn, sacred formula, mystical verse, magical formula.
मंत्र जंत्र Mantras and tricks to accomplish a task; Remedy; A traditional knowledge involving rituals
Machine, instrument, amulet, talisman, mystical diagram.
Usage in the murlis
Murlis of the day (and original sakar)
6 occurrences
In 6 on 2386 murlis
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- Created
- Monday 23 October 2023
- Updated
- Monday 23 October 2023