[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.1142 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1142 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1142 - **Language:** English ### [c5.1142](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1142) MANTRA. That portion of the Veda which consists of hymns, as distinct from the Brāhmanas. \*See Veda.\* - [Previous: c5.1141](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1141) - [Next: c5.1143](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1143) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1142](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1142) · Pramāṇa