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Meaning:“Maunam” signifies silence, quietness, and the state of being still, both physically and mentally.
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Sanskrit Origin:The word “Maunam” is derived from Sanskrit, where it means silence.
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Tamil Usage:In Tamil, “Maunam” (மௌனம்) is used to mean “not talking/speaking”
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Spiritual Significance:In some spiritual contexts, “Maunam” can represent a state of profound inner peace and connection with one’s true self, achieved through the withdrawal of the senses and the mind.
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Mounavratam and Mounin:“Mounavratam” refers to a vow of silence, while “Mounin” describes a person who observes such a vow.
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Maunam in Siddhargal:In the context of Siddhars (Siddhas) and Rishis, “Maunam” is another name for Mouna, one of the Siddhars mentioned by Rangarasa Desiga Swamigal in his Siddhargal Potri Thoguppu.
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Maunam in Film:There is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language legal thriller film titled “Mounam Sammadham” (transl. Silence is acquiescence)
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