Mananamatra, Mananamātra, Manana-matra: 1 definition
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Mananamatra 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramMananamātra (मननमात्र) (Cf. Karaṇa) refers to “pure indeterminate awareness”, according to the Svacchandabhairavatantra.—[...] We find that the Transmental [i.e., unmanā] appears, as usual, at the upper extremity of a progressive ascent of consciousness through the phases of the syllable OṂ. [...] The level of the energy of the Equal One (samanā) is projected symbolically onto the topknot (śikhā) at the apex of the microcosmic body. Here the yogi experiences the ‘equal flavour’ (samarasa) of all things. His consciousness not directed to a specific object (mantavya), his mind abides in a state of pure indeterminate awareness (mananamātra). By rising beyond this level, the yogi’s consciousness is purified and comes to rest in the power of the Transmental (unmanā), which is the undivided Light that illumines the entire universe, and attains Śiva
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.
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