A spell. Although a technical term in its own right, it is also used interchangeably at times with the terms dhāraṇī and dhāraṇīmantra, guhyamantra, etc.

A type of incantation or spell used to accomplish a ritual goal. This can be associated with either ordinary attainments or those whose goal is awakening.

Knowledge or awareness mantra.

A type of incantation or spell used to accomplish a ritual goal. This can be associated with either ordinary attainments or those whose goal is awakening.

A type of incantation or spell used to accomplish a ritual goal. This can be associated with either ordinary attainments or those whose goal is awakening.

More often vidyā (literally “knowledge”) is used to mean “a mantra” and is synonymous with that term, but it is usually translated into Tibetan as rig pa’i gsang sngags, which could be back-translated as vidyāmantra) to make it clear that it is a mantra and not “knowledge.”

A sacred utterance or spell made for the purpose of attaining either worldly or transcendent benefits.

A sacred utterance or spell made for the purpose of attaining either worldly or transcendent benefits. Although a technical term in its own right, vidyāmantra is often used interchangeably with terms such as dhāraṇī, dhāraṇīmantra, and guhyamantra.

A type of incantation or spell used to accomplish a ritual goal. This can be associated with either ordinary attainments or those whose goal is awakening.

The formula associated with and identical to the goddess it invokes.

A sacred utterance or spell made for the purpose of attaining either worldly or transcendent benefits.

A sacred utterance or spell made for the purpose of attaining either worldly or transcendent benefits.

A type of incantation or spell used to accomplish a ritual goal. This can be associated with either ordinary attainments or those whose goal is awakening.

A type of mantra.

A type of mantra.

Magical spell; knowledge of spells; a class of male or female deities identified with their spells.

This term may, according to context, refer to exoteric or esoteric knowledge, a goddess, her associated dhāraṇī, or some combination of these. In the body of this scripture, the dhāraṇī is referred to as a vidyā. In tantric literature these two terms are frequently used interchangeably.

A term for a spell and the female being(s) associated with that class of spell.

A term for a spell and the female being(s) associated with that class of spells.

A term that at once refers to a type or a class of deity (typically female) and the spell used to harness their power, thereby reflecting their inseparability.

A term that at once refers to a type or a class of deity (typically female) and the spell used to harness their power, thereby reflecting their inseparability.

This term may, according to context, refer to exoteric or esoteric knowledge, a goddess, her associated dhāraṇī, or some combination of these.

A term for a class of spell and the female beings or goddesses who embody the power of that spell and carry out the action for which that spell is employed.

A spell.

A term that at once refers to a type of mantra or dhāraṇī and to the deity it invokes, thereby reflecting their inseparability. A vidyā is typically applied to female deities, and is often, but not exclusively, used for worldly goals in esoteric ritual.

Knowledge, especially the secret knowledge of mantras, mudrās, and so forth, and also the magical power that this knowledge entails; a magical spell or the power of a magical spell; a nonhuman female being or deity possessing such power.

A term that at once refers to a type of spell or dhāraṇī and to the goddess it invokes, thereby reflecting their inseparability.

A term that at once refers to a type of mantra or dhāraṇī and to the deity it invokes, thereby reflecting their inseparability. A vidyā is typically applied to female deities, and is often, but not exclusively, used for worldly goals in esoteric ritual. In worldly contexts a vidyā is similar to a “spell.”

A synonym for dhāraṇī.

In different contexts in this text, also translated as “knowledge.”

A type of incantation or spell used to accomplish a ritual goal. This can be associated with either ordinary attainments or those whose goal is awakening.

A type of incantation or spell used to accomplish a ritual goal. This can be associated with either ordinary attainments or those whose goal is awakening.

A type of incantation or spell used to accomplish a ritual goal. This can be associated with either ordinary attainments or those whose goal is awakening.

A type of incantation or spell used to accomplish a ritual goal. This can be associated with either ordinary attainments or those whose goal is awakening.

A type of mantra-like formula that is used to accomplish a ritual goal. It can be associated with either ordinary attainments or the goal of awakening.

A mantra-like formula for invoking specific deities, often to bring about more mundane accomplishments in Buddhist ritual practices. A vidyā is at once considered the incantation and the deity it invokes.

Vidyāmantras are incantations that, by extension of the literal meaning of the Sanskrit word, are believed to encapsulate and invoke hidden or spiritual knowledge in their syllables, which themselves are considered magically potent. In tantric texts, vidyās and vidyāmantras take the form of or can appear as female deities.

A type of incantation or spell used to accomplish a ritual goal. This can be associated with either ordinary attainments or those whose goal is awakening.

A spell-like verbal formula that invokes specific deities in order to bring about mundane and transcendent goals in Buddhist ritual practices. A vidyā is considered at once the incantation and the deity it invokes.

A sacred utterance or spell made for the purpose of attaining worldly or transcendent benefits.

A mantra or set of words employed for either worldly or spiritual aims, such as casting a spell or providing support and protection.

A type of incantation used in meditative and ritual contexts.

A mantra or sacred utterance for producing vidyā, which means “knowledge” or “insight.” The term vidyā has a wide range of meaning, but in this context, it may refer to a magic spell made for the purpose of attaining either worldly or transcendent benefits.

A sacred utterance or spell made for the purpose of attaining worldly or transcendent benefits.