Manonmani, Manas-unmani, Manonmanī, Maṉōṉmaṇi: 9 definitions
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Manonmani means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
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In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Manonmanī (मनोन्मनी, “transcending the mind”):—One of the nine Dūtī presided over by one of the nine bhaivaravas named Manonmanī (emanation of Ananta, who is the central presiding deity of Dūtīcakra), according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra and the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Manonmaṇi is the name of one of the Aṣṭaśakti, or “eight powers” as found depicted in the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai (or Madura), which represents a sacred place for the worship of The Goddess (Devī).—The entrance on the eastern side of the temple leads to the Aṣṭaśakti-maṇḍapa. On the right there are four śakti (powers) [viz., Manonmaṇi]. Manonmaṇi is represented with four hands where the upper hands hold flowers. The lower right hand is in vyākhyāna-hasta (which is haṃsāsya in dance) holding beads and the lower left hand is in kaṭaka-hasta (which is kapittha in dance) holding a flower.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Manonmanī (मनोन्मनी) refers to one who is “mind beyond mind”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Referring to the inner space within the triangular Yoni, the Śrīmatottara says: “O fair lady, thus Śrīnātha sports in the Circle of the Void (śūnyamaṇḍala) and (so does) Kubjikā, the mother of Kula who is Kuṇḍalī by name. She is the will, the goddess who is Mind Beyond Mind (manonmanī) and her form is the Point (bindurūpā). That energy is called Sahajā (the Innate) and is (the state of) oneness with 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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Manonmanī (मनोन्मनी) refers to the power that belongs to Manonmana, according to the Parākhyatantra verse 2.60-61.—Accordingly: while discussing śiva’s transmental nature: “That power which leads the bound soul to the reality-level that is beyond the mind and devoid of support is taught to be the power Manonmanī that belongs to the god Manonmana. That which suddenly brings souls in this world to a state of mindlessness is taught in this [Tantra] to be [the power] Unmanī, who is in the control of [a Rudra called] Unmana”.
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
Manonmanī (मनोन्मनी).—A form of Durgā.
Manonmanī (मनोन्मनी):—[from man] f. a form of Durgā, [Hemādri’s Caturvarga-cintāmaṇi]
Manonmanī (मनोन्मनी):—f. eine Form der Durgā [Hemādri’s Caturvargacintāmaṇi 1,611,1.2.14.2,a.86,13.15.]
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Manōnmani (ಮನೋನ್ಮನಿ):—
1) [noun] Pārvati, the wife of Śiva.
2) [noun] the of the forms of Pārvati.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
Maṉōṉmaṇi (மனோன்மணி) noun < manōn-manī. Pārvatī; பார்வதி. (பிங்கலகண்டு) [parvathi. (pingalagandu)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Manas, Unmani.
Starts with: Manonmanika, Manonmanittay, Manonmaniyam.
Full-text (+40): Manonmanittay, Manasi, Manohladi, Manodhyaksha, Mananayika, Maneshvari, Navacatti, Manahpriti, Prameya, Suprameya, Manonmana, Jagatsuta, Manojava, Unmanavastha, Vasanuga, Shunyamandala, Niralamba, Mudrapitha, Iccharupa, Citakala.
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