The Sanskrit terms Saṃkarṣaṇamantra and Saṅkarṣaṇamantra can be transliterated into English as Samkarsanamantra or Samkarshanamantra or Sankarsanamantra or Sankarshanamantra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

1) Saṃkarṣaṇamantra (संकर्षणमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra discussed in the thirty-first chapter of the Jayākhyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra Āgama text composed of 4500 verses in 33 chapters dealing with topics such as mantra (formulas), japa (repetitions), dhyāna (meditations), mudrā (gesticulations), nyāsa (concentrations) etc.—Description of the chapter [upāṅga-sādhana]:—Here Bhagavān first takes up the practice of and the mastery over the powers inherent in the satyamantra (1-8), the vāsudevamantra (9-14a), the saṃkarṣaṇamantra (14b-21), the pradyumnamantra (22-30), the aniruddhamantra (31-38). Also, He similarly discusses the saptākṣaramantra ( 39-49 ).

2) Saṃkarṣaṇamantra (संकर्षणमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra associated with Saṃkarṣaṇa—one of the twenty-four Mūrtis of the Lord, as discussed in the thirteenth chapter of the Parāśarasaṃhitā: a Pañcarātra work of some 2000 verses dealing withe the composition and applications of Mantras, the characteristics of devotees (prapanna) and initiation.—Accordingly, Bhagavān declares He will now describe the mantras of the 24 mūrti-aspects of the Lord [e.g., Saṃkarṣaṇamantra (88-93)]—their nyāsas, etc., inasmuch as these will be useful in pratiṣṭhā. A warning is given to Arcakas not to allow mixture [sāṃkarya] of a particular mantra with the wrong icon during worship; [...] (1-12). Then analysis of the various mantras are made for the remainder of the chapter. [...]

3) Saṃkarṣaṇamantra (संकर्षणमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra discussed in chapters 26, 28 (Caryāpāda) of the Padmasaṃhitā: the most widely followed of Saṃhitā covering the entire range of concerns of Pāñcarātra doctrine and practice (i.e., the four-fold formulation of subject matter—jñāna, yoga, kriyā and caryā) consisting of roughly 9000 verses.—Description of the chapter [viṣṇugāyatrī-ādi-mantroddhāra]: [...] The śrīkarāṣṭākṣara-mantra is also discussed in terms of its composition, analysis, and potency (30-50a). The lakṣmīnārāyaṇa-mantra is likewise discussed in a similar manner (50b-57a). The saṃkarṣaṇamantra (57b-69), the pradyumna-mantra (70-74), the aniruddha-mantra (75-79a) and the caturviṃśati-mantra (79b-85a) are each briefly described and discussed in the concluding stanzas of the chapter.

4) Saṃkarṣaṇamantra (संकर्षणमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra mentioned in chapter 11 of the Brahmarātra section of the Sanatkumārasaṃhitā: an encyclopedic Sanskrit text written in over 3500 verses dealing with a variety of topics such as yoga, temple-building, consecration ceremonies, initiation and dhanurveda (martial arts).—Description of the chapter [mantra-kośa]: Sanatkumāra says that everything in this world can be obtained by employing mantra-formulas properly (1-4a). He then gives (in prose) the mantras that Brahma revealed to him, in each case citing the bīja, astra, kavaca, etc. The mantras given are: [e.g., Saṃkarṣaṇamantra] [...] The chapter closes by stating that the fruits obtained through reciting mantra-formulas can be selected and varied by adding particular suffixes and prefixes to the set formulas .

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Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

Mantrashastra (the science of Mantras)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts (mantra)

Saṃkarṣaṇamantra (संकर्षणमन्त्र) is the name of a Mantra discussed in chapter 13 of the Viṣvaksenasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 2800 Sanskrit verses dealing with theological matters, image-worship, iconography (relating to pratimā-icons) and the construction of temples.—[Cf. chapter 13]: The meter, the ṛṣi, the deity, and the varṇa of several mantras are given. [e.g., Saṃkarṣaṇamantra]. The chapter closes after treatment of the puruṣasūkta in some of its sixteen varieties (34-58).

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Mantrashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, mantraśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science of mantras—chants, incantations, spells, magical hymns, etc. Mantra Sastra literature includes many ancient books dealing with the methods reciting mantras, identifying and purifying its defects and the science behind uttering or chanting syllables.

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Partial matches: Samkarshana, Mantra.

Full-text: Satyamantra, Saptaksharamantra, Caturvimshatimantra, Lakshminarayana, Caturvimshati, Lakshminarayanamantra, Upangasadhana, Upanga, Vishnugayatryadimantroddhara, Aniruddhamantra, Pradyumnamantra, Shrikarashtakshara, Aniruddha, Samkarshana, Pradyumna, Upangamantra, Saptakshara, Vasudevamantra.

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