Rajanaka-alaka, Rajanakalaka, Rājānakālaka: 1 definition
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Rajanaka-alaka 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 BirchRājānaka Alaka is the son of Rājānaka Jayānaka according to the colophons of the commentary on the Harivijaya by Rājānaka Ratnākara.—There is a Rājānaka Jayānaka who wrote a Kāvya called the Pṛthvīrājavijaya, possibly composed in the late twelfth century when King Pṛthvīrāja reigned, for Jayānaka may have been one of his court poets (Lienhard 1984: 219).
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: Alaka, Rajanaka.
Full-text: Dasa, Yogadasha, Asamprajnata, Vyapararahita, Vikalpatmaka, Alaka, Manovyapara, Discursive cognition, Discursive thought, Rajanakajayanaka, Jayanaka, Samprajnata, Vyapara, Activity.
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