Mahāviṣṇu-Mantras: Aṣṭākṣarī, Sudarśana-Astra, Nyāsa Systems, Āvaraṇa-Pūjā, and Prayogas
परमन्त्रान् ग्रसद्वन्द्वं भक्षयद्वितयं पुनः । भूकानि त्रासयद्वंद्वं वर्मफड्वह्निसुंदरी ॥ १९० ॥
paramantrān grasadvandvaṃ bhakṣayadvitayaṃ punaḥ | bhūkāni trāsayadvaṃdvaṃ varmaphaḍvahnisuṃdarī || 190 ||
Esta forma de mantra “devora” os mantras hostis e vence os pares de opostos; e, de novo, “consome” os obstáculos em dupla. Ela aterroriza os bhūtas; é kavaca (armadura protetora), a força “phaṭ” de repulsão, o fogo e o poder auspicioso que resguarda.
Narada (teaching a technical mantra-prayoga within Vedanga/ritual science context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
It emphasizes rakṣā (spiritual protection): a properly applied mantra acts like armor, neutralizing hostile influences, inner disturbances (dvandvas), and fear-causing forces.
While technical in tone, it supports bhakti indirectly: protection and steadiness help the practitioner maintain japa, vrata, and worship without being shaken by obstacles or fear.
Mantra-prayoga used in ritual applications—especially kavaca (protective formula) and the use of ‘phaṭ’ as a repelling syllable in warding rites.