the Melanesian name for the world of spirit.

receptacle; spirit; primordial highest spirit.

Maori term signifying a sense of identity, pride and strength of spirit.

conceit, comparing oneself with others, pride

'Conceit', pride, is one of the ten fetters binding one to existence.

Conceit, pride, one of the ten fetters binding to existence, also one of the underlying tendencies.

Mana is a traditional term that refers to a concept among the speakers of Oceanic languages, including Melanesians, Polynesians, and Micronesians. It is an impersonal force or quality that resides in people, animals, and inanimate objects and that instills in the appreciative observer a sense of respect or wonder. In anthropological discourse, mana as a generalized concept has attained a significant amount of interest; often understood as a precursor to formal religion.