Manindriya, Mani-indriya, Maṇīndriya, Manas-indriya: 3 definitions
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Manindriya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, 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 Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramMaṇīndriya (मणीन्द्रिय) refers to the “genitals”, according to the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—(The Cavity of Brahmā) is the size of a grain of wheat (yava) and the excellent form of a triangle. Like the genitals of a mare (vaḍavā-maṇīndriya) it expands and contracts (repeatedly). When the mind (cetas) is present there in the middle (of the triangle of the Cavity of Brahmā), a state (of contemplative absorption) arises (in which all bodily functions are suspended called) the Wooden State (kāṣṭhāvasthā).
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 Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 2: the Category of the livingManindriya (मनिन्द्रिय, “mental faculty”).—according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 2.21, “scriptural knowledge (śruta) is the province of the mind (manindriya)”. Since scriptural knowledge is acquired by the mind, so it is the object of mind. Is mind the only the cause of scriptural knowledge? Yes, like mind based knowledge is acquired through the use of all sense organs, scriptural knowledge is acquired only through mind but not due to both the sense organs and mind.
Why is scriptural knowledge (śruta) indicated as the object of mind (manindriya) in the aphorism? The mind, with the assistance of mind based knowledge, knows an object with more specific details. Therefore scriptural knowledge is indicated as the object of mind.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryManindriya refers to: (man°) mind-faculty, category of mind, faculty of ideation (cp. Dhs. trs. § 17; Cpd. pp. 183, 184) D. I, 70 (with other senses cakkh-undriyaṃ etc.) III, 226, and passim.
Note: manindriya is a Pali compound consisting of the words mano and indriya.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Manas, Indriya, Mani.
Full-text: Ativahikasharira, Kashthavastha, Khandha.
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Introduction to Dhammasangani (by U Ko Lay)
Section One < [Division I - Cittuppada Kanda]
Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
Chapter 20 - Indriya paccayo (or faculty condition)
Chapter 27 - Avigata paccayo (or non-disappearance condition)
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
4.1. The Meaning of Indriya (Faculties) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Mixed Categories < [Chapter VII - Abhidhamma Categories]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
I. The three faculties of understanding according to the Abhidharma < [Part 3 - The three faculties of understanding]
Chapter I - The Eight Main Types Of Thought Relating To The Sensuous Universe < [Part I - Good States Of Consciousness]
Part VII - On The Buddhist Philosophy Of Mind < [Introductory Essay]