Ascetic observance: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ascetic observance means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchAscetic Observance is denoted in the Sanskrit language as Vrata, according to the sixth chapter of Rājānaka Ratnākara’s Haravijaya (9th-century), which represents a hymn (stotra) to Śiva.—Accordingly, “Those [Yogins,] whose intense ascetic observance (vrata) [is performed] for the attainment of union without mind, obtain according to tradition the spotless state which gives an unwavering existence in the Self. [The fact that Yogins obtain this spotless state,] O Śiva, is none other than [the expression of your] favour”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Ascetic, Observance.
Full-text (+24): Sauparnavrata, Abhisheka, Pujavrata, Samsita, Samshitavrata, Navavrata, Nigada, Vidyabheda, Kriya, Carya, Camundavrata, Bhairavavrata, Trishashtikulavrata, Trishashtikula, Dhyanayoga, Vijnana, Anugraha, Nirupaplava, Niranjanapada, Bhoga.
Relevant text
Search found 9 books and stories containing Ascetic observance; (plurals include: Ascetic observances). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 20 - The Fruits of Yoga < [Book 3 - Bhavishya Parva]
Chapter 15 - An Account of Sagara (continued) < [Book 1 - Harivamsa Parva]
Chapter 2 - An Account of the Birth of Demons < [Book 2 - Vishnu Parva]
Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra (by T. S. Syamkumar)
10. Woman and Tantric Expiatory Rites < [Chapter 4 - Socio-Cultural aspects of Expiatory Rites]
1.2. Expiatory Rites in Brahmayāmalatantra < [Chapter 2 - Expiatory Rites in Āgamic Literature]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
3.2.4. Psychic Power of Investigation (Vimaṃsiddhipāda or Mimāṃsā) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 22 - Ravana’s Threats < [Book 5 - Sundara-kanda]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 4.4 - Yogic techniques for control of Vrttis (1): Kriyayoga < [Chapter 2 - Yoga philosophy and practices]
Part 7 - Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga compared to Jainism < [Chapter 4 - A Comparative Study]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)