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Upper body 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 BirchThe Upper Body (in Sanskrit: Uttamāṅga) consists of the head, eyes, shoulders, throat, chest, arms and so on, according to the Haṭhapradīpikā 3.96-98.
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 (+9): Jalapurusha, Pannagakannike, Jalamanushi, Jalakanye, Nagakanye, Lunar fluid, Nagini, Kancuka, Uttamanga, Uttariya, Amaroli, Pittolbana, Ulbanatva, Shitala, Ulbana, Khandakapalika, Divine sight, Pitta, Ambudhara, Candri.
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Vipassana Meditation Course (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 1 - Postures < [Chapter 8 - Daily Activities]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Upper Body Ornaments (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.22. Dress of a House Holder < [Chapter 2 - Costumes]
2.1. Upper Garments (e): Kūrpāsaka (stitched garment) < [Chapter 2 - Costumes]
4. Dressing of Women < [Chapter 2 - Costumes]
Manasara (English translation) (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
Chapter 58 - The images of Yakṣas, Vidyādharas, and other mythical beings
Chapter 67 - The measures along the plumb lines (pralamba-lakṣaṇa)
Chapter 50 - The bodily ornaments and house-furniture (bhūṣaṇa)
Sripura (Archaeological Survey) (by Bikash Chandra Pradhan)
Scultures of Dhyani-Buddha < [Chapter 3 - Sculptural Programme]