Definition
Mirror (Sanskrit/Awadhi origin)
Etymology
- Sanskrit root: मुकुर (mukura)
- Related terms: दर्पण (darpana), आदर्श (adarsha)
Usage in Sacred Texts
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In Hanuman Chalisa
- Used in “manu mukura sudhari”
- Represents the mind as a reflective surface
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In Other Texts
- Vedantic literature
- Devotional poetry
- Spiritual metaphors
Symbolic Significance
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As a Spiritual Metaphor
- Represents consciousness
- Symbol of self-reflection
- Medium of divine perception
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Properties Referenced
- Reflective quality
- Clarity when clean
- Ability to show true image
Spiritual Context
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Mind as Mirror
- Reflects divine truth
- Shows internal state
- Reveals reality when pure
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Devotional Aspect
- Must be kept clean
- Reflects divine grace
- Tool for self-realization
Related Terms
- Darpan.md (Sanskrit synonym)
- Manas.md (Mind)
- Chitta.md (Consciousness)
- Sudhari.md (Cleaning/Improving)
Traditional Uses
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In Meditation
- Visual metaphor
- Focus point
- Symbol of clarity
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In Teaching
- Explaining mind’s nature
- Describing consciousness
- Illustrating purification