Hetudrishtanta, Hetudṛṣṭānta, Hetu-drishtanta: 1 definition
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Hetudrishtanta 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.
The Sanskrit term Hetudṛṣṭānta can be transliterated into English as Hetudrstanta or Hetudrishtanta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchHetudṛṣṭānta (हेतुदृष्टान्त) refers to “prove or examplify”, according to the Sarvajñānottara verse 20.34-39.—Accordingly, while discussing the culmination of detachment (for the process of attaining the no-mind state): “[...] Having made the mind supportless, he constantly meditates on the inconceivable. Know that the ultimate, incomparable bliss is that bliss, free of thought, inconceivable, transcending anything that might prove or exemplify (hetudṛṣṭānta) [its existence], which he experiences when his self has transcended [all] the Tattvas and has become devoid of [all] aspects”.
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: Drishtanta, Hetu.
Full-text: Drishtanta, Hetu, Varjita, Hetuvarjita.
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