Sidaba Mapu
In this article we will address the topic of Sidaba Mapu, which has been the subject of interest and debate in multiple areas. Sidaba Mapu has captured the attention of experts, professionals and the general public due to its relevance and impact in different areas of daily life. Throughout history, Sidaba Mapu has played a determining role in the evolution of society, culture and technology, significantly influencing the way we perceive the world around us. In the following lines, we will explore in detail the most relevant aspects of Sidaba Mapu, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and enriching vision of this very important topic.
| Sidaba Mapu | |
|---|---|
| Member of Meitei Guardians of the Directions | |
| Other names | Supreme God, creator of Universe, sky God, King of the Gods, Atingkok Maru Sidaba,[1] Atiya Kuru Sidaba,[2][3] Epuroi Salailen Sidaba,[4] Yaibirel Sidaba[5] |
| Meitei | ꯁꯤꯗꯕ ꯃꯄꯨ |
| Affiliation | Sanamahism |
| Abode | Heaven |
| Mantra | Hayum Sidaba! Salailen Sidaba! (Manipuri: ꯍꯌꯨꯝ ꯁꯤꯗꯕ! ꯁꯂꯥꯢꯂꯦꯟ ꯁꯤꯗꯕ) |
| Weapon | thunderbolt, spear |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnic group | Meitei |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
| Genealogy | |
| Consort | Leimarel Sidabi and Tampha Lairembi |
| Children | |
| Equivalents | |
| Greek | Zeus |
| Hindu | Brahma |
| Norse | Odin, Thor |
| Roman | Jupiter |
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Sidaba Mapu[6] (Meitei: ꯁꯤꯗꯕ ꯃꯄꯨ, lit. 'immortal God')[7] or Salailel (Manipuri: ꯁꯂꯥꯢꯂꯦꯜ)[4] is the Supreme god, creator of Universe and the Sky God in Sanamahism, the indigenous religion of Manipur.[8] According to Meitei mythology, Sidaba Mapu, being the Creator of the Universe, from a philosophical theory known as Leithak Leikharol Nongsemlon and Leisemlon (Leisemlon Ahanpa).[9]
See also
References
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- ^ "The Manipuri Lais".
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- ^ a b Goswami, Madhab Chandra (1980). Eastern Himalayas: A Study on Anthropology and Tribalism. New Delhi, India: Cosmo Publications. p. 72. ISBN 9780896842625.
- ^ Dalal, Roshen (2010). The Religions of India: A Concise Guide to Nine Major Faiths. Penguin Books India. ISBN 9780143415176.
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- ^ Suresh Singh, Th. (2014). The endless Kabaw Valley: British created vicious cycle of Manipur, Burma and India (large print ed.). New Delhi, India: Quills Ink Publishing. p. 9. ISBN 978-93-84318-00-0. OCLC 906016706.
- ^ Parratt, Saroj Nalini (1997). The pleasing of the gods : Meitei Lai Haraoba. John Parratt. New Delhi: Vikas Pub. House. ISBN 81-259-0416-6. OCLC 38258174.
- ^ Singh, Moirangthem Kirti (1998). Recent Researches in Oriental Indological Studies Including Meiteilogy. Delhi, India: Parimal Publications. p. 59. "The typical Manipuri account of creation is set forth in Leithak Leikharol and most of the lores of rituals and physicians"
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