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Discernment 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 Birch(The faculty of) Discernment is denoted by the Sanskrit term Buddhi, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [The Yogin], whose foot-soldiers are his quietened senses and who is endowed with [a successful king’s] powers [in the form of] his higher faculty of discernment (buddhi), becomes joyful when he has conquered the hostile mind-king who is accompanied by his [royal] vehicle, the breath. [...]”.
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 (+142): Duradrishti, Sukshmadarshin, Sallakkhaṇa, Vivekadrishvatva, Sapratibha, Viveka, Pajanana, Prajna, Abudhya, Buddhi, Panna, Cavakariyam, Madhyavivekin, Taratamyajnana, Abhavana, Tilivalikaste, Pravicara, Mandaviveka, Pratibodh, Tilivalikasta.
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Search found 121 books and stories containing Discernment; (plurals include: Discernments). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Things as They Are (by Acariya Maha Boowa Nanasampanno)
Chapter 3 - The Path Of Strength
Chapter 11 - The Outer Space Of The Mind
A Heart Released (by Phra Ajaan Mun Bhuridatta Thera)
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Verse 2.49-50 < [Chapter 2 - Samkhya-Yoga]
Verse 2.54 < [Chapter 2 - Samkhya-Yoga]
Verse 2.51 < [Chapter 2 - Samkhya-Yoga]
Jain Science and Spirituality (by Medhavi Jain)
2.2. Mind In Jain Philosophy < [Chapter 6 - Spirituality in Jainism]
1.4. Acquaintance with the Soul < [Chapter 6 - Spirituality in Jainism]
2. Jaina Scriptures (Agamas) < [Chapter 3 - An Introduction to Jainism]
Straight from the Heart (by Acariya Maha Boowa Nanasampanno)
One's Duties With Regard To The Four Noble Truths < [Forty-five Years Of Teaching]
The Bodhisattva Soon Surpasses
The Buddha Wonders < [After The Awakening]