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Self 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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Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchThe Self (i.e., “one’s own self”) can be denoted by the Sanskrit term Ātman or Svātman, 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 (svātma-jyotis) shines. Just like the sun shines forth with its [own] rays of light, the Yogin shines forth [and illuminates] the world. [...]”.
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)
Starts with: Self-annihilation, Self-awakening, Self-heal, Self-identification, Self-mortification, Self-realization, Self-study.
Ends with: Individual self, Indivisible self, Not Self, Supreme self, Undivided self.
Full-text (+6125): Atman, Svayam, Atmavatta, Atmajnana, Svaira, Abhimana, Atmasamyama, Svayambhu, Atmakrita, Adhyatma, Atmavidya, Anatta, Atmavasha, Ahamkara, Svaja, Atmabhu, Svatantra, Atmastuti, Atmavat, Atmabhuta.
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Search found 512 books and stories containing Self; (plurals include: Selves). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A study of the philosophy of Jainism (by Deepa Baruah)
Chapter IV.g - Number of the Selves or Jīvas < [Chapter IV - The concept of Self]
Chapter IV.f - Size of the Self or Jīva < [Chapter IV - The concept of Self]
Chapter IV.b - Two bodies of the Self (subtle and gross) < [Chapter IV - The concept of Self]
Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation) (by N. Veerappan)
Consequential bondages < [Chapter 2 - Bondage]
God and Cosmic functions < [Chapter 4 - Concept of God]
Means of release in Dvaita philosophy < [Chapter 6 - Means to Release]
Brahma Sutras (Nimbarka commentary) (by Roma Bose)
Brahma-Sūtra 3.3.17 < [Adhikaraṇa 4 - Sūtras 11-17]
Brahma-Sūtra 3.3.15 < [Adhikaraṇa 4 - Sūtras 11-17]
Brahma-Sūtra 3.3.16 < [Adhikaraṇa 4 - Sūtras 11-17]
Nyayakusumanjali of Udayana (study) (by Sri Ramen Bhadra)
Locus of Adṛṣṭa < [Chapter 2 - The first and second Stavakas]
Udayana’s affiliation < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Inference as disproving God < [Chapter 3a - The Third Stavaka]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 4 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 5 - Defence of Pluralism (bheda) < [Chapter XXVII - A General Review of the Philosophy of Madhva]
Part 3 - Brahman, Paramātman, Bhagavat and Parameśvara < [Chapter XXIV - The Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
Part 4 - Kapila’s philosophy in the Bhāgavata-purāṇa < [Chapter XXIV - The Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
Prasthanatrayi Swaminarayan Bhashyam (Study) (by Sadhu Gyanananddas)
7.5. The Role of Muktas in Akṣaradhāma < [Chapter 5 - Analysis on the basis of Soteriology]
2. Īśvara (Introduction) < [Chapter 3 - Analysis on the Basis of Metaphysics]
7.3. The Body of a Mukta in Akṣaradhāma < [Chapter 5 - Analysis on the basis of Soteriology]
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