mani
मणिSanskrit
Jewel, gem, precious stone, bead
Lyrics
Meaning
"Mani" refers to a precious stone or jewel. In dance lyrics, it frequently describes the adornments of deities, such as the gems studding a waist belt or the jewel-like luster of a divine complexion. It can also refer to beads, especially in the context of garlands or rosaries.
In the songs
Kati ghatita mekhala khachita mani ghantika
Wearing a waist belt studded with gems and bells
Bhavayami Gopala Balam · Annamacharya
Kondal mani vannanukku kannanukku mangalam
Auspiciousness to the one with the hue of dark clouds, to Kannan
Enakkum Iru Padam - Rama Kathai · Arunachala Kavi
sphatika mani nibham
Resembling a crystal jewel.
Shiva Panchakshara Stotram · Traditional