Manus: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Manus 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
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Bhagavad-gita (4th edition)Manus (मनुस्) refers to “prajāpatis (universal progenitors) delegated by Śrī Bhagavān to generate human population. There are fourteen manus in one day of Brahmā, the present manu being Vaivasvata Manu”. (cf. Glossary page from Śrīmad-Bhagavad-Gītā).
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryManus (मनुस्).—for original manvant (ptcple. pres. [Parasmaipada.] of man, ii. 8), m. Man (ved.).
— Cf. manu; German, mannus (Tacit. Germ. 2); [Gothic.] man, manna; A. S. man, mann; [Latin] mas, maris;
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryManus (मनुस्).—[masculine] man, mankind.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryManus (मनुस्):—[from man] m. man or Manu (the father of men), [Ṛg-veda; Vājasaneyi-saṃhitā] (cf. manur-hita, manuṣ-vat, and mānuṣa).
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+164): Maanush, Manucan, Manucaritan, Manucumiruti, Manusabala, Manusaka, Manusakantalya, Manusaki, Manusamariya, Manusamhita, Manusanhita, Manusapana, Manusatta, Manusava, Manusha, Manushacantati, Manushacupavam, Manushada, Manushadaivika, Manushadatva.
Ends with: Vishvamanus.
Full-text (+98): Manu, Manusha, Manvantara, Savarni, Pancalakshana, Vishvavasu, Raucya, Vishnusavarnika, Vishvamanus, Revanta, Priyavratanvaya, Kulankara, Auttami, Dakshasavarnika, Pramshunriga, Merusavarna, Manvadi, Savarnantara, Agnisavarni, Rudrasukta.
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Search found 62 books and stories containing Manus; (plurals include: Manuses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 1.61 < [Section XXXVI - Manvantara and the Seven Manus]
Verse 1.36 < [Section XX - Creation of Marīci and other Sages]
Verse 1.62 < [Section XXXVI - Manvantara and the Seven Manus]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 14 - Duties of Manus and Their Functionaries < [Book 8 - Eighth Skandha]
Chapter 20 - Various Creations of Brahmā < [Book 3 - Third Skandha]
Chapter 11 - The concept of Time: Manvantaras and life-spans of Men and Gods < [Book 3 - Third Skandha]
The Brahma Purana (by G. P. Bhatt)
Chapter 124 - Description of Annihilation
Chapter 131 - Review of injunctions regarding Yogic practice
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 34 - The enumeration of Manvantaras < [Section 5 - Umā-Saṃhitā]
Chapter 11 - The description of creation (sṛṣṭi) (2) < [Section 7.1 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (1)]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 10.6 < [Chapter 10 - Vibhūti-yoga (appreciating the opulences of the Supreme Lord)]
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