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Meaning of TANTRA

Pronunciation:  'tuntru

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  doctrine of enlightenment as the realization of the oneness of one's self and the visible world; combines elements of Hinduism and paganism including magical and mystical elements like mantras and mudras and erotic rites; especially influential in Tibet
 

TANTRA is a 6 letter word that starts with T.

 

 Synonyms: Tantrism
 
 See Also: Buddhism

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Tan"tra\ (t[a^]n"tr[.a]; t[u^]n"-), n. [Skr.] (Hinduism)
A ceremonial treatise related to Puranic and magic
literature; esp., one of the sacred works of the worshipers
of Sakti. -- {Tan"tric} (-tr[i^]k), a.

 

 

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