Mantana, Mantanā, Mamtana: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Mantana means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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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Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarymantana : (nt.) consultation; discussion. || mantanā (f.) consultation; discussion.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryMantanā, f. (& °ṇā) (fr. mant) counsel, consultation, deliberation, advice, command D. I, 104; A. I, 199; Vin. V, 164; J. VI, 437, 438; Miln. 3 (ṇ); DA. I, 273. (Page 522)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryMaṃtaṇa (मंतण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Mantraṇa.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMaṃtaṇa (ಮಂತಣ):—
1) [noun] a counselling with persons in close circles; a private and intimate counselling.
2) [noun] an excellent political policy or wisdom.
3) [noun] the act of advising.
4) [noun] the advice given.
5) [noun] opinion; viewpoint; judgement.
6) [noun] a secret place.
7) [noun] (fig.) a close circle of friends who share a common interest or background; coterie.
8) [noun] ಮಂತಣದ ತೊಟ್ಟಿ [mamtanada totti] mantaṇada toṭṭi = ಮಂತಣಶಾಲೆ [mamtanashale]; ಮಂತಣದ ಮಂದಿರ [mamtanada mamdira] mantaṇada mandira = ಮಂತಣಶಾಲೆ [mamtanashale]; ಮಂತಣದ ಸಾಲೆ [mamtanada sale] mantaṇada sāle = ಮಂತಣಶಾಲೆ [mamtanashale].
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Maṃtaṇa (ಮಂತಣ):—
1) [noun] = ಮಂತು [mamtu]; - 1.
2) [noun] subjugation of one’s opponent, passion, etc.
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Māṃtana (ಮಾಂತನ):—
1) [noun] the state or quality of being superior or higher, greater, better, etc.; superiority.
2) [noun] the quality of being worthy of esteem or honor; worthiness; dignity.
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)
Starts with: Mamtanagai, Mamtanagarti, Mamtanagey, Mamtanagolu, Mamtanambade, Mamtanamgol, Mamtanamgolu, Mamtanamir, Mamtanashale, Mamtanasula, Mamtanavatte, Mantanaka, Mantanam.
Ends with: Ahimamtana, Amantana, Nimantana, Uvanimamtana.
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