maan | मान

maan | मान
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Maan (Devanagari: मान ISO15919: māna​) refers to an elevated state of divine love in which the lover discards all formalities and reservations.

In this state, although the heart is brimming with love, the lover expresses a feigned resentment toward the beloved. To "do maan" is to sulk or display this specific type of loving anger to enhance the sweetness of the relationship.



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