Clean place: 1 definition
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Clean place 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 BirchA Clean Place (suitable for the practice of Yoga) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Pavitra [deśe pavitre], according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] In an isolated, solitary, clean (pavitra) and very beautiful place, [the Yogin] sits comfortably on a level seat and is supported a little from behind. His whole body is placed comfortably and he [remains] very steady and very still. Having fixed his gaze [on an empty space] the measure of a straight arm’s length [in front], he should practice [thus]. [...]”.
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: Place, Clean.
Full-text: Gramyadharma, Pranta, Pavitra, Citrasana, Mrigacarma, Kashtha, Atipavitra, Pavitradesha, Atipavitradesha, Pindastha, Asana, Mrid.
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
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Verse 3.224 < [Section XIV - Method of Feeding]
Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja) (by George Thibaut)
Sutra 4.1.11 < [Fourth Adhyaya, First Pada]
Rudra-Shiva concept (Study) (by Maumita Bhattacharjee)
4e. Rudra, for prosperity < [Chapter 4 - Rudra-Śiva in the Post-Brāhmaṇic Literature]
Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya) (by George Thibaut)
IV, 1, 11 < [Fourth Adhyāya, First Pāda]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verses 6.11-12 < [Chapter 6 - Dhyāna-yoga (Yoga through the Path of Meditation)]
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)