[maṃtr-ac] 1 A Vedic hymn or sacred prayer (addressed to any deity), a sacred text; (it is of three kinds: it is called ṛc if metrical and intended to be loudly recited; yajus if in prose and mut- tered in a low tone; and sāman if, being metrical, it is intended for chanting).

2 The portion of the Veda including the Saṃhitā and distinguished from the Brāhmaṇa q. v.

3 A charm, spell, an incanta- tion; sohamasmi...