Manahpradusika, Manaḥpradūsika, Manas-pradusika: 1 definition
Introduction:
Manahpradusika means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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 Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraManaḥpradūsika (मनःप्रदूसिक) (lit. “corrupted by mind”) refers to a type of God, according Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter XLVI).—The six classes of the desire gods (kāmadeva) are the Caturmahārajadevas, etc. Besides these six classes of gods, there are yet other gods, for example, the Wearers of necklaces, the Corrupted by Joy (krīdāpramoṣaka), the Corrupted by Mind (manaḥpradūsika), the Gods with birds’ feet, the Gods of pleasant looks (priyadarśin?). These gods are included in the six classes of desire gods.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Pradusika, Manah, Manas.
Full-text: Pradusika, Pramoshaka, Kridapramoshaka, Priyadarshin.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Manahpradusika, Manaḥpradūsika, Manas-pradusika, Manaḥ-pradūsika, Manas-pradūsika, Manah-pradusika; (plurals include: Manahpradusikas, Manaḥpradūsikas, pradusikas, pradūsikas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
II. Beings to be established in the six perfections < [Part 3 - Establishing beings in the six perfections]