Brahmanandakara, Brahmānandakara, Brahmananda-kara: 1 definition
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Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchBrahmānandakara (ब्रह्मानन्दकर) refers to “that which causes the bliss of Brahma”, according to the Haṭhapradīpikā of Svātmārāma: an influential 15th-century Sanskrit manual on Hatha-Yoga dealing with techniques to channel one’s vital energy.—Accordingly, “Now I shall talk about the best method of Samādhi, which prevents death; is an easy means [to success] and is the chief cause of the bliss of Brahma (brahmānandakara)”.
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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Partial matches: Brahmananda, Kara.
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