[Skt. from muni.] n. Silence, taciturnity. matladaka undadamu. vibhusana mmaunamapanditana silence does credit to the ignorant.mmaunaṃsarvarthasadhana silence will conquer every difficulty. mmaunavrtti mauna-vritti. n. Silence, the state of being silent, norumusikoni yundadamu. maunimauni. n. A hermit, recluse, ascetic, maunamugalavadu, muni, sanyasi.