Manna, Maṇṇa, Maṉṉā: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Manna means something in Jainism, Prakrit, biology, Tamil. 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsManna in the Oriya language is the name of a plant identified with Alhagi maurorum Medik. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Alhagi pseudalhagi, Alhagi camelorum, Alhagi persarum. For the possible medicinal usage of manna, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Manna in India is the name of a plant defined with Tamarix gallica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Tamarix gallica Thunb. (among others).
2) Manna is also identified with Tamarix ericoides.
3) Manna in Southern Africa is also identified with Setaria italica It has the synonym Panicum italicum var. californicum (Kellog) Körn. & Werner (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Japonica (Thunberg) (1784)
· Grasses of Ceylon (1956)
· Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae (1810)
· Handbuch des Getreidebaus (1885)
· Systema Naturae, Editio Decima (1759)
· Fragmenta Floristica et Geobotanica (1981)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Manna, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Mannā (मन्ना) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Manana.
2) Mannā (मन्ना) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Mānyā.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusManna (ಮನ್ನ):—[noun] a man lacking the power of speech; a dumb man.
--- OR ---
Mannā (ಮನ್ನಾ):—
1) [noun] an objection; a restriction.
2) [noun] freedom or release from a liability, obligation, etc.; immunity; exemption.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+67): Man-arinar, Maneru, Manna ash, Manna grass, Manna gum, Manna koring, Manna-kungiliyam, Manna-kuticetti, Manna-valli, Mannacai, Mannacculai, Mannadaki, Mannadikay, Mannadike, Mannadike mara, Mannai, Mannai-k-katti, Mannaikkanci, Mannaikkatti, Mannainanku.
Ends with (+27): Abhimanna, Adhamanna, Amanna, Annamanna, Annumanna, Anumanna, Appamanna, Avamanna, Avamanna, Boer manna, Brahmanna, Cakamanna, Caspian manna, Dummanna, Emmetammanna, Geelboermanna, Hanepootmanna, Kaffermanna, Kamanna, Kammanna.
Full-text (+81): Karmari, Vamshalocana, Tuga, Tvakkshira, Vamsharocana, Tugakshiri, Shubhra, Vamshasharkara, Tukakshiri, Mannavulakam, Tvagakshiri, Tvaksara, Vamshakshiri, Vamshahva, Tavakshira, Siddhamodaka, Vamshi, Rocanika, Vamsaja, Manna-kuticetti.
Relevant text
Search found 21 books and stories containing Manna, Maṇṇa, Maṇṇā, Mannā, Maṉṉā; (plurals include: Mannas, Maṇṇas, Maṇṇās, Mannās, Maṉṉās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 3.9.4 < [Section 9 - Ninth Tiruvaymoli (Connal Virotam)]
Mandukya Upanishad (Madhva commentary) (by Srisa Chandra Vasu)
Karika verses 1.7-11 < [Chapter 1 - First Khanda]
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 2b - Milk-saturated rice and other preparations (asikta-ksirika) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 11 - The therapeutics of Pectoral Lesions (kshata-kshina-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 2a - The preparations of roots of pen-reed grass (shara-mula) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Part 14 - Upendra I (A.D. 1300—1353) < [Chapter II - The Haihayas]
Part 11 - Other Chagis < [Chapter III - The Chagis (A.D. 1100-1477)]
The Mode of Supreme < [July – September, 1982]
Erotism in 'Geeta Govinda' < [April 1967]
Erotism in 'Geeta Govinda' < [April 1967]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)