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Manigriva, Ѳṇiī, Mani-griva: 11 definitions

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Manigriva means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Manigriva in Purana glossary
: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Ѳṇiī (मणिग्री�).—A brother of Nalakūbara. (See under Nalakūbara).

: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Ѳṇiī (मणिग्री�) is one of the sons of Kubera (distinct from Maṇibhadra who is also a Yakṣa), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.43 (“Description of Śiva’s wonderful sport�).—Accordingly, after Śiva spoke to Viṣṇu and Brahmā: “[...] In the meantime she saw Ѳṇiī, the other Yakṣas and their vast army with twice the splendour of Vasus. On seeing the lustrous Ѳṇiī the lord of Yakṣas, Menā was delighted and said—‘This is Śiva, the bridegroom of Pārvatī�. ‘This is not Śiva, the bridegroom of Pārvatī. He is only an attendant of Śiva� said you to Menā, the wife of the mountain. By that time the god of fire passed by. On seeing his splendour twice that of Yakṣas, she said ‘This is Śiva, the bridegroom of Pārvatī� but you said ‘No�. [...]�.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Ѳṇiī (मणिग्री�).—A son of Kubera (see Nalakūbara).*

  • * Bhāgavata-purāṇa X. 9. 22-23; 10 (whole).
: Archaeological Survey of India: Śaiva monuments at Paṭṭadakal (purāṇa)

Ѳṇiī (मणिग्री�) is the name of a guhyaka (demigods), or servant of Kubera (treasurer of the gods). Ѳṇiī and Nalakūbara were metamorphosed and transformed into trees due to a curse inflicted on them by Nārada, the celestial musician. The two guhyaka demigods, were deeply engrossed in amorous activities with their consorts, when Nārada arrived there. They did not pay attention to his arrival and continued their romantic deeds. Enraged by this negligence on their part, he cursed them to become twin Arjuna trees. When they began to beg his pardon Nārada advised them to pray Hari (Viṣṇu) with pure devotion. They would be relieved of their curse when the Lord glances at them compassionately.

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The Purana (पुरा�, 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.

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General definition (in Hinduism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Manigriva in Hinduism glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Hinduism

Ѳṇiī (मणिग्री�, “bejeweled neck�):—In Vedic hinduism, he is one of the sons of Kubera and his wife Bhadrā. Kubera is the Vedic God of wealth presiding over all earthly treasures. Ѳṇiī is also known as Varṇakavi (‘colorful poet�).

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Manigriva in Sanskrit glossary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Ѳṇiī (मणिग्री�).—a son of Kubera.

Derivable forms: ṇiī� (मणिग्रॶवः).

Ѳṇiī is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms ṇi and ī (ग्री�).

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Ѳṇiī (मणिग्री�).—m.

(-�) One of Kuvera'S sons. E. ṇi a gem, ī the neck.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Ѳṇiī (मणिग्री�):—[=ṇi-ī] [from ṇi] mfn. ‘jewel. necked�, wearing a necklace, [Ṛg-veda i, 122, 14]

2) [v.s. ...] m. Name of a son of Kubera, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Ѳṇiī (मणिग्री�):—[ṇi-ī] (�) 1. m. One of the sons of Kuvera.

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), 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.

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