anūḍha māna

 In Sanskrit, "anūḍha māna" can be interpreted as "conceit without basis" or "unrestrained pride," combining the notions of unsupported or excessive ('anūḍha') with 'māna', which denotes pride or arrogance.

Breaking Down the Phrase

• Māna (मान / māna): This term is widely used in Sanskrit texts to 
• refer to pride, arrogance, or conceit. It represents the inflated sense 
• of self-importance or ego that arises when one bases self-worth on 
• external factors such as wealth, knowledge, or status

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• Anūḍha (अनूढ / anūḍha): Though less commonly cited in dictionaries, 
• the prefix "a-" generally indicates negation or absence, and "nūḍha" 
• can relate to something supported or founded. Combined, "anūḍha"
• conveys the sense of unsupported, unrestrained, or unfounded.
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Combined Meaning

When joined as "anūḍha māna", the phrase generally refers to pride

or arrogance that is ungrounded or baseless. It could imply a form of

ego that has no real justification, emphasizing excessive self-importance 

or vanity. This usage aligns with traditional Sanskrit philosophical 

and ethical literature, where controlling māna is considered important

for spiritual progress and humility.

Contextual Use

• In Hindu moral texts, māna is often described as a mental affliction 
• to be overcome, and prefixes like "anūḍha" indicate excessiveness 
• or lack of restraint.
• Philosophical writings may use "anūḍha māna" to criticize individuals 
• who act arrogantly without knowledge, merit, or justification,
• highlighting a moral or spiritual caution.

Summary

"Anūḍha māna" = "baseless pride" or "unrestrained conceit", combining

the ideas of ego (māna) with lack of support or grounding (anūḍha)

in classical Sanskrit contexts

Wikipedia

. This phrase captures the

ethical and psychological significance of unchecked arrogance in

Indian philosophical tradition.