#Manasa

[uwmspeccoll]

Publishers’ Binding Thursday

This week for Publishers’ Binding Thursday I am sharing Indian Fairy Tales, selected and edited by New South Wales-born folklorist and writer Joseph Jacobs (1854-1916) with illustrations by English painter, illustrator, and printmaker John D. Batten (1860-1932). Jacobs is best known for popularizing well-known versions of classic children’s tales like “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” Batten illustrated a series of books by Jacobs, all focusing on folk and fairy tales. 

The binding features an illustration of who I think may be the Hindu goddess of snakes, Manasa, resting in a lotus flower on the 7-headed snake demigod Shesha printed in red on tan book cloth. According to good old Wikipedia, Manasa is often pictured under the hoods of 7 cobras, not necessarily the multi-headed Shesha. On the reverse is the god Ganesha also printed in red with a little mouse at his feet. I believe the cover illustration to have been done by Batten, as there is a B near the bottom left of the cover image and the image of Ganesha is featured on the Wikipedia page for Batten. Of course, please take this information with a grain of salt, as most of this was researched on Wikipedia and we all know things on the internet can be wrong.

This book is from our Historical Curriculum Collection, which features books for children. I’ve included illustrations and details from the book that I personally love, like the little historiated letter O with a mouse in it, the serpent in the shape of the letter N, the kitty cat, and of course, the old hag. 

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-- Alice, Special Collections Department Manager

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[h0bg0blin-meat]

Shesha: What do we say when making bread? Manasa, glumly: That's the dough rising. Shesha: And what do we NOT say? Vasuki, sadly: That's the yeast fucking.

#eldest sibling problems #mad respect to shesha #mythology memes #incorrect quotes #incorrect mythology quotes #incorrect mythology #hindu mythology #hinduism #hindu memes #incorrect hindu quotes #incorrect hindu gods #hindu gods #shesha #vasuki #manasa #hindublr #desiblr

[arjuna-vallabha]

Manasa Devi by Rahul Sarkar, Bengal

#Manasa #goddess #serpent worship #hindu art #bengal

[portersqbooks]

Manasa recently finished reading I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki, which also happens to be a recommended read from RM of BTS :). In this memoir of sorts, Baek Se-hee recorded her therapy sessions and transcribed select conversations to document her inner grapplings with mental illness. This was one of the first pieces of writing Manasa discovered that talks openly about dysthymia vs. major depression. She found this valuable since she’s always interested in how others process their emotions, and realized she had a lot in common with Se-hee. She would love to meet the author one day!!

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[johannvonelfenbein]

The Power of Mantra in Jyotish: Liberating the Mind through Sacred Sounds

In the vast expanse of Vedic wisdom, the concept of mantra stands out as a profound tool for transformation and liberation. Rooted in the ancient Sanskrit language, the term 'mantra' is derived from the root 'man', meaning 'to think', and the suffix 'tra', indicating tools or instruments. Thus, a mantra is fundamentally an instrument of the mind, designed to free it from the shackles of the mundane and elevate it to a realm of higher consciousness. In Jyotish, or Vedic astrology, mantras are revered for their ability to align individual energies with cosmic vibrations, fostering harmony, balance, and growth.

Manasa Trayate: Freeing the Mind

The essence of mantra chanting lies in its capacity to liberate the mind - 'manasa trayate'. This liberation is not merely an escape but a profound release from the cycles of desire, fear, and suffering that often bind the human experience. Through the repetition of sacred syllables, mantras quiet the incessant chatter of the mind, offering a glimpse into the serene depths of our true nature.

The Dance of the Gunas

Central to the understanding of the mind in Vedic philosophy are the three gunas - Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. These qualities or modes of nature describe the fabric of our mental and emotional states. Tamas represents inertia and darkness, Rajas denotes activity and passion, while Sattva is associated with purity, wisdom, and harmony. The mind, influenced by these gunas, shapes our perceptions, actions, and ultimately, our destiny.

Sattva Guna: The Beacon of Liberation

The goal of chanting mantras is to cultivate Sattva guna, the quality of harmony and balance. Sattva is the light that dispels the darkness of ignorance, leading the mind towards clarity, peace, and liberation. As we immerse ourselves in the vibrational energy of mantras, we subtly shift the balance of the gunas within us, reducing the dominance of Rajas and Tamas, and amplifying the presence of Sattva.

In the realm of Jyotish, mantras are prescribed as remedies to counteract the negative influences of planetary alignments and to enhance their positive aspects. Each planet resonates with specific frequencies, and chanting the associated mantras can help attune our energy to these cosmic forces, facilitating healing, transformation, and the fulfillment of our potential.

Chanting as a Path to Higher Consciousness

The practice of mantra chanting is a journey towards self-realization. It is an act of focusing the mind, not on the transient and the external, but on the eternal truths that lie within. As we chant, we are not just reciting words; we are invoking the very essence of the universe, connecting with a force that transcends time and space.

The power of mantra lies in its ability to transform the mind from a state of bondage to one of freedom. It offers a path to transcend the limitations imposed by the gunas, guiding us towards Sattva, where true liberation resides. In this state of elevated consciousness, we discover the unity of all existence, the interconnectivity of the cosmos, and the boundless potential of the human spirit.

#jyotish #mantra #meditation #gunas #sattva #rajas #tamo #manasa #Johann von Elfenbein

[alosinae]

Bronze figure of the snake goddess (Manasā)

Early Pala Dynasty, 8th Century

British Museum

#manasa #mansa #hindu art #sculpture #archeology #british museum #reference

[social-yogi-shyam-satish]

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[cmiatamil]

Manasa சொன்ன அதிர்ச்சி பதில் - "நிறைய சாப்பிட்டு இப்போ நான்.. குழந்தை பிறந்தனால.." |    விரிவாக படியுங்கள் 👉 http://www.cmovietube.com/Manasa-s-shocking-answer-quot-I-have-eaten-a-lot-and-now-I-have-a-baby-quot--Cinema-1303373329.html #Manasa | #Shocking | #Answer | #Quot https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfyhq7FLhzP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#manasa #shocking #answer #quot

[greenjaydeep]

শুধুই ত্রিজস্বী #triofie #wefiegram📷 #wefie #longhairdontcare #subhangik #manasa #kolkataevents (at Gyan. Manch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CelP4S_PFAK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[h0bg0blin-meat]

Saraswati: I didn't know you'd turn out to be such a snake!

Manasa: Saras, for crying out loud, I so do not have time for your silly puns right now.

#Saraswati loves teasing her #They're besties okay shut up #hindu mythology #mythology memes #incorrect quotes #incorrect mythology quotes #incorrect hindu quotes #incorrect mythology #hinduism #hindu memes #incorrect myths #hindublr #hindu gods #saraswati #manasa #desiblr

[arjuna-vallabha]

Manasa Devi by Biswajit Das, Bengal

#Manasa #goddess #shaktism #hindu art #bengal

[portersqbooks]

Manasa just started reading this and is already jumping to recommend it to y’all, especially if you’re interested in memoir, unpacking systems that perpetuate racism and fatphobia, and healthcare injustice. From the publisher:

In this insightful, funny, and whip-smart book, acclaimed writer Evette Dionne explores the minefields fat Black woman are forced to navigate in the course of everyday life. From her early experiences of harassment to adolescent self-discovery in internet chatrooms to diagnosis with heart failure at age twenty-nine, Dionne tracks her relationships with friendship, sex, motherhood, agoraphobia, health, pop culture, and self-image.

Along the way, she lifts back the curtain to reveal the subtle, insidious forms of surveillance and control levied at fat women: At the doctor’s office, where any health ailment is treated with a directive to lose weight. On dating sites, where larger bodies are rejected or fetishized. On TV, where fat characters are asexual comedic relief. But Dionne’s unflinching account of our deeply held prejudices is matched by her fierce belief in the power of self-love.

An unmissable portrait of a woman on a journey toward understanding our society and herself, Weightless holds up a mirror to the world we live in and asks us to imagine the future we deserve.

#weightless #memoir #evette dionne #fatphobia #racism #healthcare #self-image #healing #manasa

[exotic-indians]

#Manasa Varanasi

[social-yogi-shyam-satish]

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[lemuseum]

#Jamini Roy - Manasa #the Snake Goddess (ca. 1920)