Religious duty: 2 definitions

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In Hinduism
1. Shaktism
2. Yoga
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Religious duty 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

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): (shaktism)

Religious Duty are known in the Sanskrit as Āśrama, according to the 17th century Kaulagajamardana (“crushing the Kaula elephant”) authored by Kāśīnātha or Kṛṣṇānandācala.—Accordingly, [as Īśvara said to Pārvatī]: “Listen, O Pārvatī, I shall give a critique of the Pāṣaṇḍas. Knowing this, a wise man is not defeated by them. Those devoted to fake observances; those who rebuke the religion of the Vedas; those who have fallen from caste and religious duties (varṇa-āśrama-paribhraṣṭa); those who have erred and think themselves learned, they are [all] called Pāṣaṇḍas [because] they act contrary to [true] religion. They fall into a terrifying hell until the end of the world. [...]”

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Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

Yoga (school of philosophy)

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

Religious duties are denoted by the Sanskrit term Anuṣṭhāna, according to sources such as the Amanaskayoga 1.6, the Dattātreyayogaśāstra 47, the Brahmānanda's Jyotsnā 1.11 and the Yogataraṅgiṇī (epilogue).—Accordingly, “According to tradition, [mere] robe-wearers who do not perform religious duties (anuṣṭhāna) deceive people by speaking of yoga for the sake of [satisfying their] genitals and stomach”.

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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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Search found 92 books and stories containing Religious duty; (plurals include: Religious duties). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Brahma-Sūtra 3.4.48 < [Adhikaraṇa 12 - Sūtras 46-48]

Brahma-Sūtra 3.4.47 < [Adhikaraṇa 12 - Sūtras 46-48]

Brahma-Sūtra 3.4.39 < [Adhikaraṇa 9 - Sūtras 36-39]

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Chapter 23 - Duties of Forest-Hermits (Vānaprastha) and Recluses (Saṃnyāsa) < [Section 9 - Vāsudeva-māhātmya]

Chapter 26 - Eligibility for Kriyā-Yoga etc. < [Section 9 - Vāsudeva-māhātmya]

Chapter 2 - Meeting of Nārāyaṇa and Nārada < [Section 9 - Vāsudeva-māhātmya]

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II, 1, 1 < [Second Adhyāya, First Pāda]

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