Marcatanam, Maṟcātaṉam: 1 definition
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Marcatanam 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.
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Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconMaṟcātaṉam (மற்சாதனம்) noun < matsyāsana. (Yoga Philosophy) A posture which consists in sitting with one foot pressed against the abdomen and with the other foot pressed close to the thigh against the ground, the hands passing behind and clasping the feet crosswise; ஒருகாலை வயிற்றில் அழுத்தி மடித்தும் மற்றைக்காலைத் தொடையருகே யூன்றியும் கைமாறிப் புறங்காலைக் கட்டியிருக்கும் ஆசனவகை. [orugalai vayirril azhuthi madithum marraikkalaith thodaiyaruge yunriyum kaimarip purangalaig kattiyirukkum asanavagai.] (தத்துவப்பிரகாசம் [thathuvappiragasam] 107, உரை. [urai.])
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