Manodharma, Mano-dharma: 4 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Pancaratra
Languages
1. Marathi
2. Kannada
See also

Introduction:

Manodharma means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

Manodharma (मनोधर्म) refers to one of three types of Dharma (“righteousness”) described in the twelfth chapter of the Paramasaṃhitā: one of the older texts of the Pāñcarātra canon consisting of over 2100 verses in 31 chapters which, being encyclopedic in scope, deals with philosophy, worship routines, mantras, initiation, social behavior, temple-building, etc.—Accordingly, Brahmā asks how a Vaiṣṇava who desires release can please the Lord by thought, word and deed; and how a person wanting worldly rewards should behave (1-2). Parama takes up first manodharma (3-14), praising faith (śraddhā), steadfastness (dhṛti), and other virtues which can be cultivated through self-control. [...] Summarizing, Parama closes by suggesting that while for those in this world all three kinds of dharma should be observed, not all do so; it is through God’s grace (prasāda) that one progresses toward realization of the goals (53b-67).

context information

Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

manōdharma (मनोधर्म).—m (S) A passion or an affection of the heart,--as love, hatred, lust, anger, envy &c.; a power or faculty of the mind,--as thought, judgment, imagination, memory &c.: also a property or attribute generally of the heart or mind. 2 Laxly. Purpose, design, intention.

Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English

manōdharma (मनोधर्म).—m A passion of the heart. Pur- pose.

context information

Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Manōdharma (ಮನೋಧರ್ಮ):—

1) [noun] temperment, attitude, natural inclination, aptitude, etc. of the mind.

2) [noun] a man of a particular temperment, attitude, aptitude, etc.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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Search found 8 books and stories containing Manodharma, Manas-dharma, Mano-dharma, Manō-dharma, Manōdharma; (plurals include: Manodharmas, dharmas, Manōdharmas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

1. The ātman is not an object of consciousness. < [Part 13 - Non-existence of the donor]

Part 5-6 - Description of sarvākāra (all aspects) and sarvadharma (all dharmas) < [Chapter XVI - The Story of Śāriputra]

Part 2 - Enduring outer and inner sufferings and the afflictions < [Chapter XXV - Patience Toward the Dharma]

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A Great Violinist < [October 1957]

M. S. Subbalakshmi < [Jan-Feb 1940]

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Verse 2.399 < [Book 2 - Vākya-kāṇḍa]

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Verse 1.7.173 < [Chapter 7 - Śrī Viśvarūpa Takes Sannyāsa]

Verse 1.13.136-137 < [Chapter 13 - Defeating Digvijayī]

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