manasa
मनसाIn the mind, mentally, with the mind
Meaning
Manasa refers to an action performed mentally or within one's thoughts. Dancers encounter this word in lyrics that describe internal acts of devotion, remembrance, or meditation directed towards a deity, such as Ganesha. It highlights the cognitive and spiritual engagement of the worshipper, distinguishing it from physical acts of worship.
In the songs
mahA gaNapatim manasA smarAmi
I meditate upon the great Lord Ganesha in my mind.
Maha Ganapatim · Muthuswami Dikshitar
mahA gaNapatim manasA smarAmi
I meditate upon the great Lord Ganesha in my mind.
Maha Ganapatim · Muthuswami Dikshitar
vasiSTha vAmadEvAdi vandita mahA gaNapatim manasA smarAmi
Worshipped by sages like Vashishta and Vamadeva, I meditate upon the great Lord Ganesha.
Maha Ganapatim · Muthuswami Dikshitar
mahA gaNapatim manasA smarAmi
I meditate upon the great Lord Ganesha in my mind.
Maha Ganapatim · Muthuswami Dikshitar