Effortless, Effortlessly: 1 definition
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Effortless 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 BirchEffortless (actions) are denoted by the Sanskrit term Ayatna, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Now], I shall define the nature of that highest, mind-free absorption which arises for those devoted to constant practice. [...] Just as the salty taste intrinsically inherent [in salt,] is effortlessly (ayatna) obtained from a salty substance, so gnosis of Brahma [in the form of] cessation [which is intrinsically inherent in the mind] is effortlessly [obtained] from the mind. [...]”.
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 (+42): Aceshta, Nirudyoga, Nirudyama, Anayasakrita, Ashramtam, Bekabitti, Dhyana, Anakulam, Anayasa, Kshara, Svaka, Ayatna, Brahmajnana, Inherent, Nirvana, Pacarisu, Anabhoga, Avyayama, Amata, Samadhana.
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Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Text 4.14 (Commentary) < [Chapter 4 (text and commentary)]
Text 13.19 (Commentary) < [Chapter 13 (Text and Commentary)]
Text 18.8 (Commentary) < [Chapter 18 (Text And Commentary)]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.4.43 < [Chapter 4 - Bhakta (the devotee)]
Verse 2.3.146 < [Chapter 3 - Bhajana (loving service)]
Verse 2.2.161 < [Chapter 2 - Jñāna (knowledge)]
M. S. Subbulakshmi < [January – March, 2005]
Masti < [October – December, 1986]
Change of Climate < [January – March, 2002]
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 3e.2b - The nirmanakayas who are tamers of beings < [B. The explanation of the kayas and wisdoms]
Part 2b.1 - Resting undistracted in simplicity < [B. The gradation of powers of those who meditate into high, middle, and low]
D. The dedication of the merit of this extensive explanation < [Chapter IV - Karma, Cause, and Effect]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.4.332 < [Chapter 4 - Descriptions of Śrī Acyutānanda’s Pastimes and the Worship of Śrī Mādhavendra]
Verse 2.10.232 < [Chapter 10 - Conclusion of the Lord’s Mahā-prakāśa Pastimes]
Verse 3.5.515 < [Chapter 5 - The Pastimes of Nityānanda]
Parables of Rama (by Swami Rama Tirtha)
Story 178 - The Example of Duldul < [Chapter XXVIII - Faith In God]
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