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Lightness 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 BirchLightness (of the body) refers to one of the various “outer signs” which will manifest after the Yogi’s purification of channels, according to the Dattātreyayogaśāstra 67c-d-69a-b:—Accordingly, “When purification of the channels occurs, signs manifest externally on the Yogin’s body. I shall mention all of them; lightness of body (śarīra-laghutā), radiance, an increase in digestive fire and then leanness of the body should certainly arise”.
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).
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Full-text (+117): Laghava, Laghuta, Lahuta, Laghiman, Laghima, Laghutva, Saushthava, Angasaphai, Lahanavi, Laghubhava, Buddhilaghava, Laghu, Hastalaghava, Alaghava, Kayalahuta, Lakutvam, Ullasashilate, Avahasa, Hastacapalya, Damadukala.
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A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Grouping of Material Qualities < [Chapter VI - Analysis of Matter]
The Arising of Material Phenomena < [Chapter VI - Analysis of Matter]
Analysis of Matter < [Chapter VI - Analysis of Matter]
The Vipassana Dipani (by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw)
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CXVI < [Jayadratha-Vadha Parva]
Section CXXXIV < [Sambhava Parva]
Section CLXXII < [Uluka Dutagamana Parva]
The Buddhist Teaching on Physical Phenomena (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 6 - Rupas Originating From Different Factors
Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 31 - Six Pairs Of Beautiful Cetasikas < [Part IV - Beautiful Cetasikas]
Appendix 8 - Appendix To Chapter 31 < [Appendix And Glossary]
Chapter 36 - Wholesome Deeds < [Part IV - Beautiful Cetasikas]
The Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 3206 < [Chapter 26 - Examination of the ‘Person of Super-normal Vision’]