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Where does “मनः” come from?

मनः (Sanskrit) comes from Sanskrit मनस्, from Proto-Indo-Iranian mánas, from Proto-Indo-European ménos, from Proto-Indo-European men- — to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,...

मनः (Sanskrit): neuter nominative singular of मनस्; neuter...

Definitions

  1. neuter nominative singular of मनस्; neuter...

Ancestry of “मनः”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Sanskritमनस्mind , intellect, intelligence, understanding,...
2Proto-Indo-Iranianmánasmind, intellect, thought
3Proto-Indo-Europeanménosmind; thought
4Proto-Indo-Europeanmen-to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,...

Words derived from “मनः”

  • मन
  • अनमना
  • ᮙᮔᮂ
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