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Motionlessness 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 BirchMotionlessness is denoted by the Sanskrit term Stāṇutva, according to the Haṭhapradīpikā of Svātmārāma: an influential 15th-century Sanskrit manual on Hatha-Yoga dealing with techniques to channel one’s vital energy.—Accordingly, “When the breath is moving, the mind is moving. When [the breath] is still, [the mind] is still and the Yogin attains motionlessness (sthāṇutva). Therefore, he should stop the breath”.
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: Panguta, Stambhana, Khumcyai, Sthanutva, Dhruthi, Pralaya, Uru, Shunya, Asana, Stambha, Sthanu, Japa.
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Chapter X - Gestures of other Limbs
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