- drag sngags/
- ID:
- T105600
- དྲག་སྔགས (Tibetan, Tibetan script, Original)
- > drag sngags/ (Tibetan, Latin script, Transliteration-THL Extended Wylie Transliteration)
A type of mantra (sonic formulas representing deities and/or spells recited in tantric ritual), associated with violent or coercive functions.
- Basic Syllabic Etymology:
- Literally "fierce-mantra" or "wrathful-mantra," the first syllable indicates the type of mantra by naming the ritual function and intent to which it is put. In this case, fierce or wrathful signify its use in rituals that involve violence or coercion directed at others.
Etymology
- language:
- English
- Author:
- Chris Hatchell
Other Dictionaries
1. Rangjung Yeshe Dictionary
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Fierce mantras. A certain type of mantras belonging to wrathful deities. They are used to dispel demonic forces that obstruct the continuation of the Buddhadharma or the welfare of sentient beings
- language:
- English
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Fierce Mantra; wrathful mantra; exhorting mantras; subjugating, wrathful mantra; fierce mantras, Raudra mantras
- language:
- English
3. Jim Valby Dictionary
subjugating mantra, exhorting mantras, fierce mantras, black magic rites
- language:
- English
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