Religion: 2 definitions
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Religion 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.
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaReligion refers to one of the topics dealt with in the Puranic literature: a category of ancient Sanskrit texts which gives a huge contribution in the development of Indian literature.—The Vishnudharmottara Purana contains different aspects of knowledge. Along with the narratives, this work bears immense information in various fields of study. The first khanda of the Vishnudharmottara Purana consists of 269 adhyayas. The first khanda contains the discussion about various subject matters such as Geographical account, Astronomy, Astrology, Religion, Politics, Chronography and Genealogies of kings and sages and their stories.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch(Various) Religions are denoted by the Sanskrit term Darśana, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] Adopting external sectarian emblems such as [carrying] one staff, three staffs and so on; [wearing] matted hair, ashes and the like; plucking out the hair and nakedness; wearing ochre robes; pretending to be mad, adopting the way of a non-vedic religion and [consuming] food and drink that should not be consumed, [are all] seen in various religions (nānā-darśana-darśita). [...]”.
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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Starts with: Vedic religion.
Ends with: Folk religion, Greek religion, Roman religion, True religion, Vedic religion.
Full-text (+2142): Dharma, Vidharmi, Sadharmika, Dharmamtara, Dinilahi, Shasana, Vidharma, Dharmamula, Dharmakarya, Dharmika, Komuvada, Komuvadi, Matiyate, Shaiva, Vaidikadarshana, Shastrajna, Darshana, Ahimsa, Pakhanda, Samantara.
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Search found 372 books and stories containing Religion; (plurals include: Religions). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Social philosophy of Swami Vivekananda (by Baruah Debajit)
Chapter 4.1 - Concept of Universal Religion and its Possibility
Chapter 4.4 - Conclusion (universal religion)
Aspects of Religious Belief and Practice in Babylonia and Assyria (by Morris Jastrow)
Inter-Faith Dialogue < [October – December, 2001]
Religion and Peace < [October - December 1976]
Swami Vivekananda’s Voyage for the World’s Parliament of Religions < [October – December, 1993]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
Introduction < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
4. Jainism and Buddhism < [Chapter 4 - Comparative Study of Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism]
2. Vedic System < [Chapter 4 - Comparative Study of Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism]
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Bhakti Movement < [Chapter 2 - Temples: Role and Influence]
Brahmanical Influence < [Chapter 2 - Temples: Role and Influence]
Introduction (Colonial State and Temple) < [Chapter 7 - Colonial State and Temple]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 10 - Eastern Philosophy versus Western Philosophy < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Part 4 - The Concept and Content of Patanjali Yogadarsana < [Chapter 2 - Yoga philosophy and practices]
Part 1 - Yoga Philosophy and Practices < [Chapter 2 - Yoga philosophy and practices]
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