Marapu, Maṟapu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Marapu means something in 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.
Images (photo gallery)
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Maṟapu (ಮಱಪು):—
1) [verb] to cause to lose memory of.
2) [verb] to keep (something) from the sight of others.
--- OR ---
Maṟapu (ಮಱಪು):—
1) [noun] the act of disappearing; a going out of sight.
2) [noun] the act of hiding, keeping something out of others sight.
3) [noun] the act or an instance of cheating; deception.
4) [noun] the state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in.
5) [noun] temporary or permanent loss of memory; forgetfulness; oblivion.
6) [noun] the state of temporary loss of consciousness; unconsciousness.
7) [noun] lack of knowledge; ignorance.
8) [noun] the action of neglecting or lack of sufficient or proper care; negligence.
--- OR ---
Mārāpu (ಮಾರಾಪು):—[noun] a band for holding a pack on the back, fastened over the chest.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
Marapu (மரபு) noun probably from மருவு-. [maruvu-.]
1. Rule, law; established usage or order; that which is sanctioned by custom; முறைமை. ஈண்டு செலன் மரபிற் றன்னியல் வழாது [muraimai. indu selan marapir ranniyal vazhathu] (புறநானூறு [purananuru] 25).
2. (Grammar) Use of language sanctioned by ancient authors; சான்றோரின் சொல் வழக்குமுறை. [sanrorin sol vazhakkumurai.] (நன். [nan.] 388.)
3. Antiquity; பழமலையந்தாதிை. (சூடாமணிநிகண்டு) [pazhamai. (sudamaninigandu)]
4. Ancestral line; வமிசம். சூரியன் மரபுக்குமோர் தொன்மறு [vamisam. suriyan marapukkumor thonmaru] (கம்பராமாயணம் வாலிவ. [kambaramayanam valiva.] 87).
5. Lineage; பாரம்பரியம். மூலன் மரபில்வரு மௌனகுருவே [parambariyam. mulan marapilvaru maunaguruve] (தாயுமானசுவாமிகள் பாடல் மௌன. [thayumanasuvamigal padal mauna.] 1).
6. Nature, property; இயல்பு. துன்னியார் குற்றமுந் தூற்று மரபினார் [iyalpu. thunniyar kurramun thurru marapinar] (திருக்குறள் [thirukkural], 188).
7. Characteristic; இலக்கணம். நடைமிகுந் தேத் திய குடைநிழன் மரபும் [ilakkanam. nadaimigun theth thiya kudainizhan marapum] (தொல். பொ. [thol. po.] 91).
8. Good conduct, character; நல்லொழுக்கம். தங்கண் மர பில்லார் [nallozhukkam. thangan mara pillar] (நாலடியார் [naladiyar], 336).
9. Name, fame; பெருமை. உன் மரபு சொல்ல [perumai. un marapu solla] (பணவிடுதூது [panaviduthuthu] 113).
10. Greatness, ideal; மேம்பாடு. இசைமரபாக நட்புக் கந்தாக [membadu. isaimarapaga nadpug kanthaga] (புறநானூறு [purananuru] 217).
11. Justice; நியாயம். மரபுகொ லிது வென்பார் [niyayam. marapugo lithu venpar] (சேதுபுராணம் இலக்கும. [sethupuranam ilakkuma.] 11).
12. Reverence, civility; வழிபாடு. மரபினா னோக்குகின்றான் [vazhipadu. marapina nokkuginran] (சீவகசிந்தாமணி [sivagasindamani] 842).
13. Age, period of life; பருவம். சேய்மர பிற் கல்விமாண்பில்லாத மாந்தரும் [paruvam. seymara pir kalvimanpillatha mantharum] (திரிகடுகம் [thirigadugam] 84).
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)
Starts with: Marapu-valuamaiti, Marapuccol, Marapuli, Marapulor, Marapumayakkam, Marapuppeyar, Maraputra, Marapuvalu.
Full-text (+52): Pancamarapu, Icaimarapu, Marapuccol, Ceymarapu, Marapu-valuamaiti, Karanamarapu, Mankalamarapu, Karana-kurimarapu, Vellanmarapu, Itu-kurimarapu, Niruttamarapu, Marapuvalu, Munimarapu, Marapumayakkam, Irumarapu, Marapuppeyar, Marapar, Avinayamarapu, Palitturai, Marapulor.
Relevant text
Search found 9 books and stories containing Marapu, Maṟapu, Mārāpu; (plurals include: Marapus, Maṟapus, Mārāpus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 1233: Sakti and Siva are in Letters Fifty-One < [Tantra Four (nankam tantiram) (verses 884-1418)]
Verse 1694: Auspicious Days for receiving Instruction < [Tantra Six (aram tantiram) (verses 1573-1703)]
Verse 100: General And Specialised Knowledge < [Payiram (preface) (verses 1 to 112)]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 424 < [Tamil-English-Malayalam (1 volume)]
Page 450 < [Tamil-Hindi-English, Volume 2]
Page 29 < [Tamil-Hindi-English, Volume 1]
Green Microfinance and Women’s Empowerment < [Volume 14, Issue 5 (2022)]
Exploring Sustainable Development Goal Research Trajectories in Small Island... < [Volume 16, Issue 17 (2024)]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Contextual Determinants of General Household Hygiene Conditions in Rural... < [Volume 18, Issue 21 (2021)]
108 Tirupathi Anthathi (English translation) (by Sri Varadachari Sadagopan)
Taniyan (standalone verse in honor of an author or work)
Rosaries and Statues < [Volume 12, Issue 6 (2021)]
Human (Relational) Dignity < [Volume 14, Issue 7 (2023)]