Unmula, Umula, Umūla, Unmūla: 11 definitions
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Unmula 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Unmūla (उन्मूल) refers to “uprooted (trees)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.15 (“The penance and reign of Tārakāsura”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated: “[...] At the same time, several phenomena of evil portent forboding misery and distress happened, when the son of Varāṅgī was born making the gods miserable. [...] The earth with all the mountains quaked; the quarters blazed; the rivers and oceans were particularly agitated. The rough wind blew with a hissing noise. Gusts of wind with troops of tempests and dust for banner uprooted [i.e., unmūla] several trees. [...]”.
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.
Shaiva philosophy
Unmūla (उन्मूल) refers to “completely eradicating (a philosophical standpoint)”, according to the Īśvarapratyabhijñāvivṛtivimarśinī 2.138.—Accordingly, “[...] [The latter argument] completely eradicates (unmūla) the very nature of the object of knowledge—that is to say, the external [object]—by showing that [this contradictory nature can] not exist. For the first refuting argument functions while completely disregarding the nature of the object of knowledge—[i.e.] whether it has parts or is devoid of parts, whether it is contradicted or not [by this or that particular property]—rather, [it functions] through a global refutation ([lit. ‘by devouring everything’]), thus: ‘[What is] distinct from the manifesting consciousness is not manifest’”.
Shaiva philosophy is a spritiual tradition within Hinduism that includes theories such as the relationship between the Atman (individual soul) and Siva, the nature of liberation (moksha), and the concepts of maya (illusion) and shakti (divine energy). Saiva philosophy teaches that union with Shiva can be achieved through knowledge, devotion, and spiritual practice. It encompasses major branches like Shaiva Siddhanta and Kashmir Shaivism.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Unmūla (उन्मूल) refers to “rooting out (intentional thought)”, according to the Yogatārāvalī: a short Yoga text of twenty-nine verses presenting Haṭhayoga as the means to Rājayoga (i.e., Samādhi).—Accordingly, while describing the no-mind state: “O wise one, for the sake of accomplishing the no-mind state, we teach you this special method; with your mind focused and looking on the [world of] multiplicity with a detached gaze, root out (unmūla) intentional thought”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Unmūla (उन्मूल).—a. Plucked, destroyed. तमिमं शैलमुन्मूलं करोमि तव गोपते (tamimaṃ śailamunmūlaṃ karomi tava gopate) Rām.7.16.23.
Unmūla (उन्मूल).—adj., f. lā, uprooted, [Rāmāyaṇa] 4, 19, 11.
Unmūla is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms ud and mūla (मूल).
1) Unmūla (उन्मूल):—[=un-mūla] 1. un-mūla (ud-mū) mfn. eradicated, pulled up by the root, [Aitareya-brāhmaṇa; Rāmāyaṇa; Prabodha-candrodaya]
2) [from un-mūla] 2. unmūla [Nominal verb] [Parasmaipada] unmūlati, to be eradicated, [ṢaḍvBr.] :—[Causal] [Parasmaipada] unmūlayati, to eradicate, pull up by the roots;
2) —to destroy, extirpate, [Mahābhārata; Pañcatantra; Kathāsaritsāgara; Prabodha-candrodaya etc.]
Unmūla (उन्मूल):—[(laḥ-lā-laṃ) a.] Rooted up.
Unmūla (उन्मूल):—(ud + mūla) adj. f. ā entwurzelt [Aitareyabrāhmaṇa 2, 32.] kṛtā tārāhamunmūlā tava mūlavināśanāt [Rāmāyaṇa 4, 19, 11.] amuṣya saṃsāratarorabodhamūlasya nonmūlavināśanāya [Prabodhacandrodaja 69, 18.]
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Unmūla (उन्मूल):—[Aitareyabrāhmaṇa 3, 31.] tamimaṃ śailamunmūlaṃ karomi [Rāmāyaṇa 7, 16, 23.]
Unmūla (उन्मूल):—Adj. (f. ā) entwurzelt.
Unmūla (उन्मूल) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Ucchola, Ummūla.
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.
Nepali dictionary
Unmūla (उन्मूल):—n. uprooting; destruction; eradication;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Ud, Un, Mula.
Starts with (+0): Unmoolak, Unmulaka, Unmulam, Unmulan, Unmulana, Unmulaniya, Unmulay, Unmulayat.
Full-text (+0): Unmulam, Ari-unmulam, Ummula, Unmulita, Unmulaniya, Unmul, Ucchola, Unmulana, Unmulay, Mul, Vinashana.
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