maṃtr

Dictionary meanings for maṃtr from Apte and Monier-Williams.

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maṃtr

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Apte Sanskrit-English Dictionary

10 A. (maṃtrayate, but sometimes maṃtrayati also, maṃtrita) 1 To consult, de- liberate, ponder over, hold consulta- tion, take counsel; na hi strābhiḥ saha maṃtrayitu yujyate Pt. 5; Ms. 7. 146.

2 To advise, counsel, give advice; a- tītalābhasya ca rakṣaṇārthaṃ…yanmaṃtryate'sau paramo hi matraḥ Pt. 2. 182.

3 To con- secrate with sacred texts, enchant with spells or charms.

4 To say, speak, talk, mutter; kimapi...

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