Nyasa (ritual)

Nyasa (English: placing) is a concept in Hinduism. It involves touching various parts of the body while chanting specific portions of a mantra.[1] This is considered to be invoking presence of the deity, of the mantra, inside the body.

Each mantra is associated with a specific Nyasa. There are various types of Nyasas,[1] the most important of them being Kara Nyasa and Anga Nyasa.

Srividya followers practise Matruka Nyasa.

References

  1. 1 2 "Nyasa -- divinity in the body". Shiva Shakti Mandalam. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
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