Mundasana, Muṇḍāsana, Munda-asana, Mumdasana: 8 definitions
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Mundasana 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Muṇḍāsana (मुण्डासन) refers to the “one seated on a (severed) head”, according to the Devīpañcaśatikā verse 2.74-79.—Accordingly: “One should draw the supreme goddess there. She is Śuṣkā and, auspicious, her face is emaciated. She has two arms and one face. She has no flesh and no blood (runs through her veins). (Made of just) tendons and bones, her body is thin and she likes (to eat) human entrails and the like constantly. She is seated on Rudra’s severed head [i.e., rudra-muṇḍāsana-ārūḍhā] and her feet are placed on two (others). On the left is Viṣṇu’s head and on the right that of Indra and her legs are bent. She is the first (of all the deities) and fills (and nourishes all things). [...]”.
Muṇḍāsana (मुण्डासन) refers to one of the topics discussed in the Śaktisaṅgamatantra, a Sanskrit manuscript collected in volume 1 of the catalogue “Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (first series)” by Rajendralal Mitra (1822–1891), who was one of the first English-writing historians dealing with Indian culture and heritage.—The Śaktisaṃgama-tantra manuscript contains roughly 11,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and represents a voluminous compendium of the Śākta cult comprising four books on Kālī, Tārā, Sundarī and Chinnamastā.—The catalogue includes the term—Muṇḍāsana in its ‘subject-matter list’ or Viṣaya (which lists topics, chapters and technical terms). The complete entry reads—[(1) chapter 2.7: kuśamuṇḍādyāsanakathanādi (2) chapter 2.42: muṇḍāsanasādhanādi].
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.
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Muṇḍāsana (मुण्डासन) refers to the “Muṇḍā-seat” (dedicated to crown-princes), according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 13. Accordingly, “[Seats for male characters]—O Brahmins, gods and kings are to be given the Lion-seat (i.e. throne), the priests and the ministers the cane-seat, the commander of the army and the crown-prince the Muṇḍā-seat [i.e., muṇḍāsana], the Brahmins the wooden seat and the other princess the carpet-seat. This rule of seats should be observed in the royal court”.
Note: Muṇḍāsana is probably nothing other than Bengali ṃoḍā [=moḍā?].
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Muṇḍāsana (मुण्डासन).—a particular posture in sitting.
Derivable forms: muṇḍāsanam (मुण्डासनम्).
Muṇḍāsana is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms muṇḍa and āsana (आसन).
Muṇḍāsana (मुण्डासन):—[from muṇḍa > muṇḍ] n. a [particular] posture in sitting, [Catalogue(s)]
Muṇḍāsana (मुण्डासन):—[(muṇḍa + ā)] n. Bez. einer best. Art zu sitzen [Oxforder Handschriften 89,b,9.]
Muṇḍāsana (मुण्डासन):—n. eine best. Art des Sitzens.
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
Muṃḍāsana (ಮುಂಡಾಸನ):—[noun] a standing on one’s head; a being upside down.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Munda, Asana.
Starts with (+0): Mundasanasadhana.
Full-text (+0): Moda, Mundasanasadhana.
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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 290 < [Volume 1 (1871)]
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