manas

[ man-uh s, muhn- ]

/ ˈmæn əs, ˈmʌn- /

noun Hinduism, Buddhism.

the rational faculty of the mind.

Words nearby manas

manakin, manala, manama, manannan, manarola, manas, manassas, manasseh, manassite, manat, manatee

Origin of manas

< Sanskrit: mind

OTHER WORDS FROM manas

ma·nas·ic

[muh-nas-ik] /məˈnæs ɪk/, adjective

Definition for manas (2 of 4)

mana

[ mah-nah ]

/ ˈmɑ nɑ /

noun Anthropology.

a generalized, supernatural force or power, which may be concentrated in objects or persons.

Origin of mana

Borrowed into English from Polynesian around 1835–45

Definition for manas (3 of 4)

Mana

[ man-ey ]

/ ˈmæn eɪ /

noun

Mannai.

Definition for manas (4 of 4)

Mannai

or Man·a, Min·ni

[ man-ey ]

/ ˈmæn eɪ /

noun

an ancient kingdom in Iran, in Kurdistan.

Examples from the Web for manas

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.
The Afghanistan-Kyrgyzstan Connection|Thomas Goltz|June 19, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Opposition leaders have long said they would eject Western forces from the base at Manas, as Russia desires.
Russia's New Push for Power|Judith Miller, Doug Schoen|April 19, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The mind (manas) again is superior to the objects, because the relation of the senses and their objects is based on the mind.
The Vedanta-Sutras with the Commentary by Sankaracarya|Translator: George Thibaut
The terrible lesson of Urumtsi was not without its effect upon the resolute but despairing garrison of Manas.
The Life of Yakoob Beg|Demetrius Boulger

Also by the power of Manas he is able to read the most secret thoughts of others, and to tell their characters.
The Influence of Buddhism on Primitive Christianity|Arthur Lillie
The morn sprang from his soul (manas), the sun from his eye, Indra and Agni from his mouth, and Vaya from his breath.
An Introduction to Mythology|Lewis Spence
When addressing each other, Nambūtiris use the names of their respective illams or manas.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India|Edgar Thurston

British Dictionary definitions for manas

mana

/ (ˈmɑːnə) /

noun anthropol

(in Polynesia, Melanesia, etc) a concept of a life force, believed to be seated in the head, and associated with high social status and ritual power

any power achieved by ritual means; prestige; authority

Word Origin for mana

from Polynesian

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