| Keyword | Karmendriya |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | वाग्घहस्तपायुपाद इति पञ्च कर्मेन्द्रियाणि । सु.शा.१/४ |
| Reference | S.Sha.1/4,7 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – an organ of action ( five in number like the five organs of senses viz. hand, foot, larynx, organ of generation, and excretion ) |
| Implied Meaning | These are motor organs of the body, which are five in number. |
| Elaboration | In the process of evolution, Karmendriya ( motor organs ) are supposed to have emerged from Vaikaarikaa Ahamkaara in collaboration with Taijasa. These are 5 in number viz. Vaak ( speech ), Paan`i ( hands ), Paada ( feet ), Paayu ( anus ), and Upastha ( genital ). Concerned deity of each motor organ is as follows: Speech – Agni Hands – Lord Indra Feet – Lord Vishn ` u Anus – Mitra Genital – Prajaapati |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Effect organs |
| Antonym | Dnyaanendriya |
Last updated on June 14th, 2021 at 08:59 am