Matimana, Matimāna, Mati-mana: 3 definitions

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Matimana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Matimana in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Matimāna (मतिमान) refers to “(one who is) intelligent”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.34 (“The Story of Anaraṇya”).—Accordingly, as Vasiṣṭha said to Himavat (Himācala): “[...] The sage repeated his request saying—‘O great king, give me your daughter. Otherwise in a trice I will reduce everything to ashes’. [...] In the meantime the wise Brahmin, the excellent preceptor of the king, as well as his intelligent (matimāna) priest came there. The king bowed to them and paid homage. He cried before them. He explained to them everything and asked them what was the proper step to be taken immediately. The Brahmin, the preceptor of the king and the scholarly priest were experts in sacred lore and polity. They advised the king in that matter. [...]”.

Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and places

Matimāna (मतिमान) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. I.61.19) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Matimāna) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Languages of India and abroad

Hindi dictionary

[«previous next»] — Matimana in Hindi glossary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Matimāna (मतिमान) [Also spelled matiman]:—(a) intelligent, wise, prudent.

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