Karankinimudra, Karankini-mudra, Karaṅkinīmudrā: 1 definition

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Karankinimudra 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)

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Source: Google Books: The Khecarividya of Adinatha

Karaṅkinīmudrā (करङ्किनीमुद्रा):—According to Jayadrathayāmala 4.2.632a, the result of Karaṅkinīmudrā is ‘praharārdhāt plaved vyomni’, “after ninety mintues he floats in the void”.

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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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