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Mindless 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(That which is) Mindless is denoted by the Sanskrit term Amanas, according to the Bṛhadāraṇyikopaniṣat 3.8.6.—Accordingly, while describing the absolute nature of Brahma: “Gārgi said, ‘Yājñavalkya, that which is above the sky, below the earth, between the two and called [past, present and future], is stitched and cross-stitched in what?’ Yājñavalkya said, ‘Gārgi, the Brahmins call that very [thing] the imperishable one. [e.g., It is mindless (amanas) [...]’”.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+26): Nirmanaska, Mind, Amanas, Jnanashunya, Samanaska, Radiant, Aja, Amurta, Aprana, Purusha, Divya, Shubhra, Inside, Unborn, Bahyabhyantara, Cosmic man, Outside, Divine, Breathless, Formless.
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11th September < [January – March, 2004]
It Grows Like a Tree < [July – September, 1986]
Planet Endangered < [April – June and July – September, 1996]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.4.98 < [Chapter 4 - Bhakta (the devotee)]
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
1b) The benefit of being a shrine for the world < [Part 1 - The explanation of the benefits]
Part 3e.2c - The various nirmanakayas < [B. The explanation of the kayas and wisdoms]
3f) The explanation of the suffering of the gods (devas) < [Part 3 - The main divisions]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Arising of Material Phenomena < [Chapter VI - Analysis of Matter]
Fourfold Rebirth < [Chapter V - Process Freed Section]
Four Planes of Life < [Chapter V - Process Freed Section]
A Treatise on the Paramis (by Ācariya Dhammapāla)
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Verse 13.21 < [Chapter 13 - Kshetra and Kshetrajna Yoga]