The Thirumanthiram (Translation and Commentary)
author: T.N. Ganapathy
edition: 2013, Babaji’s Kriya Yoga Trust
pages: 3832
ISBN-10: 1895383617
ISBN-13: 9781895383614
Topic: Shaivism
Dhyana (Meditation)
This chapter describes Dhyana (Meditation) located on page 718 in the English translation of the The Thirumanthiram (Translation and Commentary) [also: Tirumantiram, Tirumandiram etc.]. This book by Siddha Tirumular (Thirumoolar) deals with Shaiva literature (such as the Agamas) and, being encyclopedic in form, also deals with topics such as spiritual wisdom, Yoga, Indian philosophy and Tantra. This is Chapter 8 part of "Tandiram (Thandhiram) 3"
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Yoga-sutras (Vedanta Commentaries)
It will be seen from this definition that Patanjali s dhyana does not exactly correspond to our usual understanding of the word "meditation." By "meditation" we commonly mean a more or less discursive operation of the mind around a central idea....
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The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
A person who is tired of Japa shall begin meditation. A person who is tired of meditation shall begin Japa. A person who practises Japa and Dhyana acquires Yoga quickly. 60. Dharana extends upto the twelve-petalled lotus of the heart. Dhyana is the fixation of the Dharana in the twelve-petalled lotus. When Dhyana extends to the twelve-petalled lotus it is called Samadhi. 61. Samadhi is the final state of Yoga. Through Samadhi, the lustre of intellect begins to function. 62....
Read full contents: Chapter 37 - The Goal of Yoga
Varahi Tantra (English Study) [by Roberta Pamio]
Her dhyana is given at length in verses 51-81....
Read full contents: Chapter 12 - The Dhyanas (supports for the meditation) of the Goddess
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[The Thirumanthiram (Translation and Commentary): index]
[Foreword]
[Preface]