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Mental faculty 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 BirchMental Faculties are denoted by the Sanskrit term Antaḥ-Karaṇa, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] As soon as the no-mind [state arises,] the bondage of lust, anger and [other such snares] is immediately destroyed. When the [rigid] pillar of mental faculties (antaḥkaraṇa-stambha) has ceased [to exist], the bodily abode becomes loose [and collapses]. [...] When the thorn of mental-faculties has been uprooted, roots and all, by means of the no-mind spade, the sage becomes happy. [...]”.
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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Chapter 6 - Nine Ways To Sharpen The Mental Faculties
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Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
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The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
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Concept of Mind in the Major Upanishads (by Gisha K. Narayanan)
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