Robe-wearer: 1 definition
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Robe-wearer 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 BirchRobe-wearers are denoted by the Sanskrit term Veṣa-Dhārin, 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 (veṣadhārin) who do not perform religious duties deceive people by speaking of yoga for the sake of [satisfying their] genitals and stomach”.
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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Full-text: Shishna, Anushthana, Religious duty, Shishnartha, Veshadharin, Udarartha, Shishnodara, Genital.
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