Significance of Manasaputra
Manasa putras is a term with various meanings across different texts. In Shilpashastra, it refers to the six sons of Brahma, including Marici, and signifies their descent from sage Kashyapa. In Puranic texts, it denotes 'progeny of the mind,' emphasizing beings that originate conceptually from the divine mind. In Shaktism, Manasa putras pertains to beings created by the higher deity's mind, implying a specific class of individuals, often educated and influenced by foreign cultures.
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Hindu concept of 'Manasaputra'
In Hinduism, Manasa putras, or 'progeny of the mind,' signifies beings born from the divine intellect, exemplified by Brahma's six sons, including Marici, and represents individuals shaped by higher creator's thoughts.
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) A term meaning 'progeny of the mind,' highlighting the conceptual origin of beings stemming from the divine mind.[1]
From: Shakti and Shakta
(1) A term referring to beings who are created by the mind of the higher creator or deity, often denoting a class of beings such as the educated individuals under foreign influence.[2]