Anutva, Aṇutva: 6 definitions
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Anutva 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)
Aṇutva (अणुत्व) refers to the “state of being extremely small”, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Now], I shall define the nature of that highest, mind-free absorption which arises for those devoted to constant practice. [...] If [the Yogin] who abides in absorption remains [in it] up to the end of fourteen days, he [gains] the Siddhi called Aṇimā, by which the state of being extremely small (aṇutva) is obtained. [...]”.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Aṇutva (अणुत्व).—n.
(-tvaṃ) The state or being of an atom, also aṇutā.
Aṇutva (अणुत्व).—[aṇu + tva], n. 1. Smallness. 2. Condition of being an atom, Bhāṣāp. 84.
Aṇutva (अणुत्व):—[=aṇu-tva] [from aṇu > aṇ] n. minuteness, atomic nature.
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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.
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Search found 18 books and stories containing Anutva, Aṇutva, Anu-tva, Aṇu-tva; (plurals include: Anutvas, Aṇutvas, tvas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A critical study of Ānandajñāna’s Tarkasaṅgraha (by Satyan Sharma)
Part 2.6 - The refutation of Parimāṇa < [Chapter 3 - Refutations in the Dvitīya Pariccheda]
Part 2.10 - The refutation of Manas < [Chapter 2 - Refutations in the Prathama Pariccheda]
Part 1.3 - The refutation of Paramāṇu < [Chapter 2 - Refutations in the Prathama Pariccheda]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Explore the alliance of mana (mind) with triguna: a review < [2017, Issue VIII August,]
A critical study on effect of manoartha in ayurveda on research planning: a review < [2016, Issue XI November]
Metaphysical study of mana (human mind) as propounded in charaka samhita < [2023, Issue 10. October]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Review of mana and manas roga from classical ayurvedic texts < [2022: Volume 11, March issue 3]
A conceptual study on physiological aspect of sadhak pitta and sadhakagni < [2023: Volume 12, July issue 11]
Concept of shukra dhatu – an ayurvedic review < [2023: Volume 12, June issue 9]
Vaisheshika-sutra with Commentary (by Nandalal Sinha)
Sūtra 7.2.12 (Actions are void of actions, and Attributes, of attributes) < [Chapter 2 - Of Number, Separateness, Conjunction, etc.]
Sūtra 7.1.14 (Minuteness and magnitude...) < [Chapter 1 - Of Colour, Taste, Smell, and Touch, and Magnitude]
Sūtra 7.2.23 (Priority and Posteriority do not exist in Priority and Posteriority) < [Chapter 2 - Of Number, Separateness, Conjunction, etc.]
Siddhanta Sangraha of Sri Sailacharya (by E. Sowmya Narayanan)
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Role of Manasik Bhava in etiopathogenesis of Essential Hypertension < [Vol. 7 No. 8 (2022)]
Ayurvedic concept of Manas (mind) in perception of knowledge < [Vol. 8 No. 11 (2023)]
Concept of Parmanuvada and its Utility < [Vol. 7 No. 9 (2022)]