n. [mṛ-manin] 1 (a) A vital part of the body, the vitals, weak or tender point (of the body); tathavai tīvro hṛdi śokaśaṃkurmarmāṇi kṛṃtannapi kiṃ na soḍhaḥ U. 3. 35; Y. 1. 153; Bk. 16; svahṛdayamarmaṇi varma karoti Gīt. 4. (b) Any vital member or organ.

2 Any weak or vulnerable point, a defect, failing.

3 The core, quick.

4 Any joint (of a limb).

5 The secret or hidden meaning, the pith or essence (of...

n. (mṛ) mortal spot, vulnerable point, any open or exposed or weak or sensitive part of the body (in Nir. reckoned to be 107) RV. &c 791,2 158519 n. the joint of a limb, any joint or articulation ib. 791,2 158520 n. the core of anything, the quick ib. 791,2 158521 n. any vital member or organ (cf. antar-m) 791,2 158522