Rays of light, Light ray: 1 definition
Introduction:
Rays of light 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.
Images (photo gallery)
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch1) Rays of Light (i.e., of the Sun) can be denoted by the Sanskrit term Go, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Now], I shall define the nature of that highest, mind-free absorption which arises for those devoted to constant practice. [...] By means of an absorption for half a day, the light of his own self shines. Just like the sun shines forth with its [own] rays of light (go), the Yogin shines forth [and illuminates] the world. [...]”.
2) A “Ray of Light” is denoted by the Sanskrit term Raśmi, according to the Bhāṣya (commentary) on the Pātañjalayogaśāstra Sūtra 3.42.—Accordingly, “... [The yogin] who has mastered the connection [between body and space] becomes light. Because he is light, he can walk on water. Then, having walked on merely a spider’s thread, he walks on a ray of light (raśmi). Then, he moves in the ether as he wishes”.
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 (+259): Rashmi, Mayukha, Amshu, Viroka, Arcis, Syuma, Pradyota, Shipi, Kirana, Prishni, Marici, Upadhriti, Tvishi, Agramshu, Didhiti, Ruci, Dhrishni, Syuna, Gabhasti, Syona.
Relevant text
Search found 76 books and stories containing Rays of light, Light ray, Ray of light; (plurals include: Rays of lights, Light raies, Ray of lights). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kāṇḍa I, adhyāya 9, brāhmaṇa 3 < [First Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa III, adhyāya 9, brāhmaṇa 2 < [Third Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa X, adhyāya 5, brāhmaṇa 4 < [Tenth Kāṇḍa]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Chapter XXI - The Transcendent Powers of the Tathāgata
Chapter VIII - The Five Hundred Disciples Receive Their Predictions
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Text 12.4 (Commentary) < [Chapter 12 (Text and Commentary)]
Text 11.12 (Commentary) < [Chapter 11 (Text and Commentary)]
Text 11.23 (Commentary) < [Chapter 11 (Text and Commentary)]
Complaint of A Daughter < [January – March, 1997]
The Loner < [April – June, 2001]
The Vision of the Sacred Dance-II < [July – September, 1984]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)