Rasavriddhi, Rasavṛddhi, Rasa-vriddhi: 1 definition

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Rasavriddhi 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.

The Sanskrit term Rasavṛddhi can be transliterated into English as Rasavrddhi or Rasavriddhi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Yoga (school of philosophy)

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Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch

Rasavṛddhi (रसवृद्धि) refers to an “increase in food essence”, according to the Varāhopaniṣat (verse 5.48).—Accordingly: “Through the digestion of food, an increase in food essence (rasavṛddhi) is generated. When the food essence has been increased, the bodily constituents constantly increase”.

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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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