Amanas: 6 definitions
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Amanas means something in 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
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchAmanas (अमनस्) refers to “(that which is) mindless”, according to the Bṛhadāraṇyikopaniṣat 3.8.6.—Accordingly, while describing the absolute nature of Brahma: “Gārgi said, ‘Yājñavalkya, that which is above the sky, below the earth, between the two and called [past, present and future], is stitched and cross-stitched in what?’ Yājñavalkya said, ‘Gārgi, the Brahmins call that very [thing] the imperishable one. [It is] not coarse, not particulated, not short, not long, bloodless, unlubricated, shadowless, undarkened, windless, spaceless, unattached, tasteless, scentless, invisible, inaudible, speechless, mindless (amanas) [...]’”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
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Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryAmanas (अमनस्).—a.
1) Without the organ of desire, thought &c.
2) Devoid of intellect (as a child).
3) Inattentive, careless.
4) Having no control over the mind.
5) Devoid of affection. n. (-naḥ)
1) Not the organ of desire, non-perception.
2) Inattention. m. The Supreme Being.
See also (synonyms): amanaska.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryAmanas (अमनस्).—1. [neuter] no mind or intellect.
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Amanas (अमनस्).—2. [adjective] without mind or understanding.
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Āmanas (आमनस्).—[adjective] benevolent, kind.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Amanas (अमनस्):—[=a-manas] n. non-perception, want of perception, [Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa xiv]
2) [v.s. ...] mfn. without perception or intellect, [Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa xiv]
3) [v.s. ...] silly, [Chāndogya-upaniṣad]
4) Āmanas (आमनस्):—[=ā-manas] [from ā-man] mfn. friendly disposed, kind, favourable, [Atharva-veda ii, 36, 6; Taittirīya-saṃhitā; Maitrāyaṇī-saṃhitā]
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Starts with (+14): Amanaciyam, Amanasabhe, Amanasamana, Amanasikara, Amanaska, Amanaskagata, Amanaskagurukalpakhanda, Amanaskahara, Amanaskahrada, Amanaskajna, Amanaskakalpa, Amanaskakalpakhanda, Amanaskakhanda, Amanaskakhanitra, Amanaskakshura, Amanaskalaya, Amanaskalayakhanda, Amanaskamudra, Amanaskanita, Amanaskaphala.
Ends with (+97): Acittamanas, Acyutamanas, Adinamanas, Ahitamanas, Ananyamanas, Antargatamanas, Anyamanas, Anyatramanas, Aptamanas, Aramanas, Arthamanas, Asaktamanas, Ashtapramanas, Aspardhitamanas, Attamanas, Avikhinditamanas, Avishayamanas, Baddhamanas, Bhadramanas, Bhagnamanas.
Full-text: Amanasya, Amanaska, Amanojna, Manasin, Amano, Amanohara, Amanogata, Amanonita, Amanoyoga, Mindless, Mind, Amani, Amanoramata, Amantu, Purusha, Amanibhava, Paranavritta, Amantr, Manasa.
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The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 36 - Thirupazhamannipadikkarai or Tiruppalamannippatikkarai (Hymn 22) < [Volume 3.4 - Pilgrim’s progress: with Paravai]
Serpent Power (Kundalini-shakti), Introduction (by Arthur Avalon)
The Gospel of Buddha (by Paul Carus)