Anugrahakaraka, Anugrahakāraka, Anugraha-karaka: 1 definition

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Yoga (school of philosophy)

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Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch

Anugrahakāraka (अनुग्रहकारक) refers to “one who can effect a favour”, according to the Vijñānabhairavatantra verse 140c-d:.—Accordingly, “[The Yogin] accomplishes actions by speech [alone] and becomes one who can effect a curse or favour”.

Synonyms: Anugrahakartṛ, Anugrahakārita.

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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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