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Clever 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.
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Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchClever students are denoted by the Sanskrit term Kuśala, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] One should reveal this teaching [only] to those superior students [who are] restrained, clever (kuśala), constantly desiring liberation and have confidence [in the efficacy of this path. This teaching must be studied always with diligence by those desirous of liberation. By merely keeping it [in mind], the highest reality manifests naturally. [...]”.
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 (+796): Patu, Catura, Nipuṇa, Vidanga, Kushala, Daksha, Cheka, Akusala, Kritin, Prajna, Prauna, Vidagdha, Pravina, Canga, Ribhvan, Kritahasta, Bahupatu, Shikva, Karamati, Ullagha.
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Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
The Five Similes < [Chapter IV - The Earth Kasiṇa (Pathavī-kasiṇa-niddesa)]
The First Jhāna < [Chapter IV - The Earth Kasiṇa (Pathavī-kasiṇa-niddesa)]
B. Description of the Truths (sacca) < [Chapter XVI - The Faculties and Truths (indriya-sacca-niddesa)]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.6.58 < [Chapter 6 - Priyatama (the most beloved devotees)]
Verse 1.7.34 < [Chapter 7 - Pūrṇa (pinnacle of excellent devotees)]
Verse 1.6.34 < [Chapter 6 - Priyatama (the most beloved devotees)]
Parables of Rama (by Swami Rama Tirtha)
Story 129 - The Result of Egoism < [Chapter XIX - Selfishness]
Story 194 - A clever poet wrought in perversity < [Chapter XXXIV - Thought Power]
Story 9 - The Law of Karma < [Chapter II - Desires]
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 8.28 < [Chapter 8 - Literary Qualities]
Text 10.192 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]
Text 7.145 < [Chapter 7 - Literary Faults]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.1.86 < [Part 1 - Ecstatic Excitants (vibhāva)]
Verse 2.4.119 < [Part 4 - Transient Ecstatic Disturbances (vyābhicāri-bhāva)]
Verse 2.1.230 < [Part 1 - Ecstatic Excitants (vibhāva)]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)