Mantavya, Mamtavya: 13 definitions
Introduction:
Mantavya 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramMantavya (मन्तव्य) (Cf. Karaṇa) refers to “directing one’s consciousness to a specific object”, according to the Svacchandabhairavatantra.—[...] We find that the Transmental [i.e., unmanā] appears, as usual, at the upper extremity of a progressive ascent of consciousness through the phases of the syllable OṂ. [...] The level of the energy of the Equal One (samanā) is projected symbolically onto the topknot (śikhā) at the apex of the microcosmic body. Here the yogi experiences the ‘equal flavour’ (samarasa) of all things. His consciousness not directed to a specific object (mantavya), his mind abides in a state of pure indeterminate awareness (mananamātra). By rising beyond this level, the yogi’s consciousness is purified and comes to rest in the power of the Transmental (unmanā), which is the undivided Light that illumines the entire universe, and attains Śiva
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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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationMantavya (मन्तव्य) (Cf. Vimantavya) refers to “consideration” [?], according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.13 (“Śiva-Pārvatī dialogue”).—Accordingly, as Pārvatī said to Śiva: “[...] O Yogin, what have I to do with an argument with you? Scholars say that without perception inference has no authority at all. As long as the embodied beings remain the objects of the sense-organs, everything is Prākṛta. Wise men consider it so [i.e., vimantavya—tāvatsarvaṃ vi maṃtavyaṃ prākṛtaṃ jñānibhirdhiyā]. O lord of ascetics, a long-winded talk is of no avail. Listen to my emphatic statement. I am Prakṛti and you are Puruṣa. This is the truth. There is no doubt about it. [...]”.
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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.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarymantavya (मंतव्य).—a S That is to be considered, pondered, or reflected upon. 2 Used as s n Consideration or thought as the special function of mana Mind. Ex. manāsīṃ mantavya buddhīsīṃ bōdhavya.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishmantavya (मंतव्य).—a That is to be pondered over. n A thought or consideration.
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryMantavya (मन्तव्य).—a.
1) To be thought, considered, or regarded.
2) Imaginable, conceivable.
3) To be maintained.
4) To be approved or sanctioned; see मन् (man).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryMantavya (मन्तव्य).—mfn.
(-vyaḥ-vyā-vyaṃ) 1. To be reflected on, to be ascertained or fixed in the mind, to be discussed either mentally or with proper persons. 2. To be thought, believed, conceived, &c. E. man to know, aff. tavya .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryMantavya (मन्तव्य).—[adjective] to be thought or supposed ([neuter] [impersonally]), to be taken for ([nominative]).
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Mantavya (मन्तव्य).—[adjective] to be thought or supposed ([neuter] [impersonally]), to be taken for ([nominative]).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Mantavya (मन्तव्य):—[from man] a mfn. to be thought, [Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa] etc. etc.
2) [v.s. ...] to be regarded or considered as ([nominative case]), [Kāvya literature; Kathāsaritsāgara; Pañcatantra]
3) [v.s. ...] (with doṣeṇa), to be accused of a fault, [Mahābhārata] ([varia lectio] gantavya)
4) [v.s. ...] to be admitted or assumed or stated, [Mahābhārata; Kāvya literature] etc.
5) [v.s. ...] to be approved or sanctioned, [Hitopadeśa] ([varia lectio] anu-m)
6) [v.s. ...] n. ([impersonal or used impersonally]) one should think or suppose, [Yājñavalkya [Scholiast or Commentator]]
7) b mantu, mantṛ See p. 785, col. 3.
8) Māntavya (मान्तव्य):—m. [patronymic] [from] mantu [gana] -gargādi.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryMantavya (मन्तव्य):—[(vyaḥ-vyā-vyaṃ) a.] That should be reflected on, believed or regarded
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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
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMaṃtavya (ಮಂತವ್ಯ):—
1) [noun] that which is fit to be pondered, cogitated or meditated on.
2) [noun] an opinion; a viewpoint.
3) [noun] a man or a deity who is fit to be meditated on.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryMantavya (मन्तव्य):—n. view; opinion; remark; note; comment; idea;
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.
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Starts with: Mantavyayani.
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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Consideration on the settlement of Purana Text < [Purana, Volume 10, Part 1 (1968)]
On Some Readings of the Matsya-Purana < [Purana, Volume 4, Part 1 (1962)]
Linga-purana and the Tantra Sastra < [Purana, Volume 6, Part 2 (1964)]
Bhagavad-gita (with Vaishnava commentaries) (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 9.30 < [Chapter 9 - Rāja-guhya-yoga (Yoga through the most Confidential Knowledge)]
Prashna Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary (by S. Sitarama Sastri)
Verse 4.8 < [Prashna IV - Mental states and Bliss]
The concept of Mind in the Major Upanishads (by Gisha K. Narayanan)
1. The Upaniṣads (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - The concept of Mind in the Major Upaniṣads]
6. The Concept of Mind in Uttaramīmāṃsa or Vedanta < [Chapter 3 - The concept of Mind in the Darśanas]
Bhagavatpadabhyudaya by Lakshmana Suri (study) (by Lathika M. P.)
Means of liberation—Jñāna mārga and Marma mārga < [Chapter 3 - References to Śaṅkara’s Philosophy]