amaṃtra

amaṃtra, traka a.

1 Not accompanied by Vedic verses, not requiring the repetition of Vedic texts, as a ceremony &c.; Ms. 3. 121, 2. 66.

2 Not entitled to Vedic verses, such as a Śūdra, a female &c.; Ms. 9. 18.

3 Not knowing Vedic texts; avratānāmamaṃtrāṇāṃ 12. 114.

4 Not accompanied by the use of spells or incantations, as a cure &c.; anayā kathamanyathāvalīḍhā na hi jīvaṃti janā manāgamaṃtrāḥ Bv. 1. 111.

Comp.

— taṃtra a. without the use of spells or the magical feats attendant on them, without the use of magical arts; Pt. 1. 70.

— vid a. Not knowing Vedic hymns.