Unmattaka: 9 definitions
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Unmattaka means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Kavya (poetry)
Source: Wisdom Library: KathāsaritsāgaraUnmattaka (उन्मत्तक) was a soldier in Sunītha and Sūryaprabha’s army whose strength is considered as equaling a full-power warrior (pūrṇaratha), according to the Kathāsaritsāgara, chapter 47. Accordingly, as the Asura Maya explained the arrangement of warriors in Sunītha’s army: “... [Unmattaka, and others], are all full-power warriors”.
The story of Unmattaka was narrated by the Vidyādhara king Vajraprabha to prince Naravāhanadatta in order to relate how “Sūryaprabha, being a man, obtain of old time the sovereignty over the Vidyādharas”.
The Kathāsaritsāgara (‘ocean of streams of story’), mentioning Unmattaka, is a famous Sanskrit epic story revolving around prince Naravāhanadatta and his quest to become the emperor of the vidyādharas (celestial beings). The work is said to have been an adaptation of Guṇāḍhya’s Bṛhatkathā consisting of 100,000 verses, which in turn is part of a larger work containing 700,000 verses.
Source: archive.org: Naisadhacarita of SriharsaUnmattaka (उन्मत्तक) or Unmatta refers to the “mad flower”.—Cf. Heman (the Dhattūra plant).—In verse 3.98 Śrīharṣa mentions the unmatta or “mad”, flower, i.e. the flower of the Dhattūra plant, as the favourite of Śiva. It was usual to wroship Śiva with Dhattūra and other flowers, e.g. in connection with the Kālāṣṭamī and other vratas. See Vāmanapurāṇa quoted in Kṛtyakalpataru (Vratakāṇḍa), p. 262 (G.O.S.); and citations from Bhaviṣyatpurāṇa in the same work (pp. 251. 253, 255) which mention the Unmatta (Unmattaka) flower.
Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramUnmattaka (उन्मत्तक) or Unmattakavrata refers to the “vow of impurity”, according to the Brahmayāmala verse 21.1-4ab.—Accordingly, “Next I will explain the vows born from Ucchuṣma (Bhairava). The Vow of Nakedness is one. The second is (the vow of wearing) rags. The third one is the one of impurity [i.e., unmattaka]. The fourth is (the Vow of) Madness. The sixth one is said to be the one of the skull. The sixth one is said to be (the Vow of) Bhairava. The seventh is called the (vow of behaving like a) child. The eighth is (the vow of) eating meat. The ninth is the (vow of) growth, which gives all accomplishments. These are said to be the nine Vows that belong to the Vidyā division”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Tibetan BuddhismUnmattaka (उन्मत्तक) is the name of a Śrāvaka mentioned as attending the teachings in the 6th century Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa: one of the largest Kriyā Tantras devoted to Mañjuśrī (the Bodhisattva of wisdom) representing an encyclopedia of knowledge primarily concerned with ritualistic elements in Buddhism. The teachings in this text originate from Mañjuśrī and were taught to and by Buddha Śākyamuni in the presence of a large audience (including Unmattaka).
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryUnmattaka (उन्मत्तक).—a.
1) Insane, mad.
2) Drunk, intoxicated.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryUnmattaka (उन्मत्तक).—i. e. ud-matta + ka (vb. mad) n. A madman, [Yājñavalkya, (ed. Stenzler.)] 2, 140.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Unmattaka (उन्मत्तक):—[from un-mad] mfn. insane, mad
2) [v.s. ...] drunk, [Mahābhārata; Yājñavalkya; Kādambarī]
3) [v.s. ...] m. the thorn-apple, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Unmattakam, Unmattakavrata.
Full-text: Unmatta, Unmattakavrata, Prashasta, Dhurandhara.
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Dasarupaka (critical study) (by Anuru Ranjan Mishra)
Part 7 - Characters of the drama (Mattavilāsa Prahasana) < [Chapter 3 - Prahasana (critical study)]
Part 2 - Summary of the play (Mattavilāsa-prahasana) < [Chapter 3 - Prahasana (critical study)]
Part 9 - Sentiments (rasa) used in a Prahasana < [Chapter 3 - Prahasana (critical study)]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 203 - Greatness of Maṅkīśvara (Maṅkī-īśvara) < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 22 - Importance of worshipping Rukmiṇī < [Section 4 - Dvārakā-māhātmya]
Dance Traditions of South India < [January-February 1935]
Dance Traditions of South India < [May-June 1935]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Chapter XLVII < [Book VIII - Sūryaprabha]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)