Mutra, ²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹: 23 definitions
Introduction:
Mutra means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi. 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
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�) or “urineâ€� refers to one of the thirteen sources of Jaá¹…gama (mobile) poison, as described in the KÄÅ›yapa SaṃhitÄ: an ancient Sanskrit text from the PÄñcarÄtra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viá¹£acikitsÄ—an important topic from Ä€yurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viá¹£avidyÄ or SarpavidyÄ).—KaÅ›yapa states in the fourth AdhyÄya that Åšiva taught him that poisons are of five kinds viz. immobile, mobile, artificial, caused by planets and (arising out of) doubt. The sources of these five kinds of ±¹¾±á¹£a, KaÅ›yapasaṃhitÄ deals mainly with the ²õ³Ù³óÄå±¹²¹°ù²¹ (immobile), ÂᲹṅg²¹³¾²¹ (mobile) poison according to KaÅ›yapa are thirteen in number [viz., urine (³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹)].
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the Hindus²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�) refers to “elephant urineâ€�, according to the 15th century ²ÑÄå³Ù²¹á¹…g²¹±ôÄ«±ôÄå composed by NÄ«lakaṇá¹ha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 1, “on the origin of elephantsâ€]: “[...] The creation of elephants was holy, and for the profit of sacrifice to the Gods, and especially for the welfare of kings. Therefore it is clear that elephants must be zealously tended. [...] From DÄ«rghatapas, [elephants inherited] exile from their (original) station, the carrying of men, and loss of divinity; from Bhá¹›gu, attraction to their own dung and urine (³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹) [bhá¹›gorviṇ³¾Å«tre'bhiratiá¸� svake]; from Varuṇa, internal sweat, by his curseâ€�.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Source: Wisdom Library: Ä€yurveda and botany²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�) is a Sanskrit technical term translating to “urineâ€�. The term is used throughout Ayurvedic literature such as the ³§³ÜÅ›°ù³Ü³Ù²¹-²õ²¹á¹ƒh¾±³ÙÄå and the °ä²¹°ù²¹°ì²¹-²õ²¹á¹ƒh¾±³ÙÄå.
: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of terms²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�):—One of the liquid form of Ä€hÄra-mala. Urine. Function of ²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ is to carry away Kleda (watery waste) from the body.

Ä€yurveda (आयà¥à¤°à¥à¤µà¥‡à¤¦, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Ä€yurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Åšaivism²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�) refers to “cow-urineâ€�. It is one of the six products of the cow, used in the worshop of the ±ô¾±á¹…g²¹ (known as ²µ´Çá¹£aá¸aá¹…g²¹±¹¾±»å³ó¾±), according to the Åš¾±±¹²¹»å³ó²¹°ù³¾´Ç³Ù³Ù²¹°ù²¹±è³Ü°ùÄåṇa

Shaiva (शै�, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�) refers to “urineâ€�, according to the ManthÄnabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess KubjikÄ.—Accordingly, while describing the signs of one who is a Siddha: “[...] (Such a man) does not feel fear (even if) there is terrible cold or heat outside or he suffers a bad accident. He is very intelligent and his accomplishment is close at hand. He is not greedy or sick and is forbearing. (His) urine is good [i.e., su-³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹] and sweet smelling and (he passes) little stool. (He possesses) a serene beauty and the first sign of success in Yoga (that he displays) is its fine profundity. [??] and (instead of criticizing, he) praises the good qualities (of people) when they are out of sightâ€�.

Shakta (शाकà¥à¤�, Å›Äkta) or Shaktism (Å›Äktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�) refers to “urineâ€�, according to the ÅšivapurÄṇa 2.3.15 (“The penance and reign of TÄrakÄsuraâ€�).—Accordingly, as BrahmÄ narrated: “[...] At the same time, several phenomena of evil portent forboding misery and distress happened, when the son of VarÄá¹…gÄ« was born making the gods miserable. [...] Beasts in sheds and forests roamed here and there in great fright as though beaten and driven about, passing urine and shitting dungs [i.e., Å›a°ìá¹›t-³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹] as they pleased. Frightened cows sprayed blood through their udders; their eyes brimmed with tears, clouds showering putrid matter became terrifying. [...]â€�.

The Purana (पà¥à¤°à¤¾à¤�, purÄṇas) 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.
Vastushastra (architecture)
: Brill: Åšaivism and the Tantric Traditions (architecture)²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�) refers to “urineâ€�, according to the DevyÄmata (in the section Å›²¹±ô²â´Ç»å»å³óÄå°ù²¹-±è²¹á¹a±ô²¹ or “excavation of extraneous substancesâ€�).—Accordingly, “[...] If a cow [which has entered the site] urinates (³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹) or drops dung, there are pieces of silver or gold [beneath the site, respectively]. If a cat urinates (³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹) or drops dung, [the officiant] should prognosticate a piece of iron or an inauspicious thing (? aÅ›am) [beneath the site,] respectivelyâ€�.

Vastushastra (वासà¥à¤¤à¥à¤¶à¤¾à¤¸à¥à¤¤à¥à¤�, vÄstuÅ›Ästra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch1) ²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�) refers to “urineâ€�, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to VÄmadeva: “[...] [Now], I shall define the nature of that highest, mind-free absorption which arises for those devoted to constant practice. [...] By means of an absorption for a quarter of a day, a man would take little food, [his] urine (³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹) and excrement is little [svalpa³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹purīṣatvaá¹�] and there is a suppleness and lustre to [his] body. [...]â€�.
2) ²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�) refers to “urineâ€�, according to the Amaraughaprabodha: a short 13th century treatise on Yoga attributed to Goraká¹£anÄtha which teaches the fourfold system of yoga (Mantra, Laya, Haá¹ha and RÄja).—Accordingly, “Some drink urine (³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹), their own impurity. Some eat their saliva as food. Some draw up [their] semen that falls from a woman’s vagina after having penetrated [her]. And some who are skilled in circulating the breath through the channels of the entire body, consume »å³óÄå³Ù³Ü²õ. They do not have mastery of the body without [the state of] RÄjayoga, in which their minds are absent. When the mind has attained equanimity and the breath moves into the central channel, [then] these AmarolÄ«, VajrolÄ« and SahajolÄ« [Mudras] ariseâ€�.

Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as Äsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�, “urineâ€�) (Pali Mutta) refers to “urineâ€� and represents one of the thirty-substances of the human body according to the Visuddhimagga, as mentioned in an appendix of the 2nd century MahÄprajñÄpÄramitÄÅ›Ästra chapter 32-34. The MahÄprajñÄpÄramitÄÅ›Ästra mentions thirty-six substances [viz., ³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹]; the Sanskrit sources of both the Lesser and the Greater Vehicles, physical substances are 26 in number while the PÄli suttas list thirty-once substances.

Mahayana (महायान, mahÄyÄna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many ²õÅ«³Ù°ù²¹²õ of which some of the earliest are the various PrajñÄpÄramitÄ ²õÅ«³Ù°ù²¹²õ.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�).—n (S) Urine.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�).—Urine; नापà¥à¤¸à¥ मूतà¥à¤°à¤‚ समà¥à¤¤à¥à¤¸à¥ƒà¤œà¥‡à¤¤à¥� (nÄpsu ³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹á¹� samutsá¹›jet) Manusmá¹›ti 4.56; मूतà¥à¤°à¤‚ चकार (³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹á¹� cakÄra) 'made water'.
Derivable forms: ³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹m (मूतà¥à¤°à¤®à¥�).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�).—n.
(-³Ù°ù²¹á¹�) Urine, piss. E. ³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹ to piss, ²µ³ó²¹Ã± aff.; or muc to loose, Unadi aff. tran, and Å« substituted for the vowel; or ³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹-ac .
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�).â€� (vb. mih and aff. tra), n. Urine, piss, [±Ê²¹Ã±³¦²¹³Ù²¹²Ô³Ù°ù²¹] 121, 15.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�).—[neuter] urine.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�):â€�n. ([probably] [from] âˆ�³¾Å« = ³¾Ä«±¹; but cf. [UṇÄdi-sÅ«tra iv, 162]) the fluid secreted by the kidneys, urine (³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹á¹� âˆ�1. °ìá¹�, to make water), [Atharva-veda]; etc.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) ²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�):â€�(ka) ³¾Å«³Ù°ù²¹yati 10. a. To urine.
2) (³Ù°ù²¹á¹�) 1. n. Urine.
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Mutta.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संसà¥à¤•ृतमà¥� (saṃs°ìá¹›tam), 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.
Hindi dictionary
: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�):â€�(nm) urine, piss; -[°ìá¹›ccha] painful discharge of urine-strangury; -[»å´Çá¹£a] uranaemia; urinary trouble; -[»å³óÄå²ÔÄ«] urinal stall; -[²Ô²¹±ôÄ«] urinary duct; -[nirodha/rodha] ischuria; -[±è²¹°ùÄ«°ìá¹£Ä�] urine test; -[³¾Äå°ù²µ²¹] urethra, ureter; -[±¹¾±á¹£ayaka] urinary; -[śū±ô²¹] see -[°ìá¹›ccha].
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Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpus²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (ಮೂತà³à²�):—[noun] the yellowish, slightly acidic liquid excreted periodically as waste matter, by the kidneys of humans and animals; urine.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary²ÑÅ«³Ù°ù²¹ (मूतà¥à¤�):—n. â†� मूà¤� [³¾Å«ta]
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+17): Mutrabamdha, Mutrabhavita, Mutracila, Mutradvara, Mutragandhi, Mutragraha, Mutragramtha, Mutraja, Mutrajanakamga, Mutrakallu, Mutrakara, Mutrakattu, Mutrakricchre, Mutrakricchrin, Mutrakrit, Mutrakrita, Mutrakumdalaka, Mutrakumdalike, Mutranadi, Mutranala.
Full-text (+249): Gomutra, Mutrashaya, Mutrakricchra, Mutraghata, Mutradosha, Mutramarga, Mutraputa, Mutrala, Mutrashukra, Mutrasamga, Mutranirodha, Bahumutra, Mutragranthi, Pancamutra, Mutrakshaya, Mutrakosha, Mutrotsanga, Amutra, Mutrapatana, Mutrashula.
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Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Diseases and Impurities < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 1.13.14 < [Chapter 13 - The Liberation of PÅ«tanÄ]
Verse 5.24.32 < [Chapter 24 - The Killing of the Kola Demon]
Verses 4.14.19-20 < [Chapter 14 - The Story of the JÄlandharÄ«s]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Mootra varga according to different ayurvedic lexicons - a literary review < [2018, Issue VIII, August]
Concept of lower urinary tract infection in ayurveda < [2014, Issue IV Jul-Aug]
The role of gorasa in ayurveda w.s.r to panchakarma < [2017, Issue IV April]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
An insight of nephrology in ayurveda andamp; modern science < [2018: Volume 7, March issue 5]
Glimpse on karnapoorana procedure < [2021: Volume 10, May issue 5]
A conceptual review of different types of mutrakriccha < [2023: Volume 12, March issue 4]
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
Critical analysis of herbs acting on Mutravaha srotas < [Volume 31 (2); 2010 (Apr-Jun)]
Description of Mutra Pariksha (urine examination) in Atreya Virachita sara sangraha < [Volume 31 (4); 2010 (Oct-Dec)]
A lexical review on Vishaghna Dravyas of Kaideva Nighantu < [Volume 43 (2); 2022 (Apr-Jun)]
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