Aishvaryapriya, Aiśvaryapriya, Aishvarya-priya: 1 definition
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Aishvaryapriya 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.
The Sanskrit term Aiśvaryapriya can be transliterated into English as Aisvaryapriya or Aishvaryapriya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchAiśvaryapriya (ऐश्वर्यप्रिय) refers to “being fond of power”, according to the Pātañjalayogaśāstra (1.2).—Accordingly, “For, mind has the three qualities (Sattva, Rajas and Tamas) because of its tendency to clarity, activity and duration. The mind’s Sattva has the form of clarity and, when it is mixed with Rajas and Tamas, [the mind] becomes fond of power (aiśvaryapriya) and sense-objects [aiśvaryaviṣayapriyaṃ bhavati]. [When] penetrated by [more] Tamas, the [mind] becomes susceptible to power through irreligious behaviour, ignorance and attachment. [...]”.
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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