manas

[ man-uhs, muhn- ]

noun

, Hinduism, Buddhism.

1. the rational faculty of the mind.

Other Words From

• ma·nas·ic [m, uh, -, nas, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of manas¹

< Sanskrit: mind

Example Sentences

Most locals think that the U.S. is looking for a back-up option to Manas in Kyrgyzstan, and that may well be the case.

From The Daily Beast

With chaos descending on her land, there is only one real question to be asked: Will the U.S. and NATO continue to use Manas?

From The Daily Beast

Opposition leaders have long said they would eject Western forces from the base at Manas, as Russia desires.

From The Daily Beast

Human evolution develops the mental principle, Manas; Super-human evolution develops the spiritual body, Buddhi.

From Project Gutenberg

“Mind (or soul, manas) was created from the non-existent”, adds a priestly commentator.

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He looked quite younga different manas he bade her good-bye; his shoulders were no longer stooping, his head was erect.

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The terrible lesson of Urumtsi was not without its effect upon the resolute but despairing garrison of Manas.

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But they are hurrying up reinforcements, and 20,000 fresh troops had reached Manas some weeks ago.

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