Amanaskamudra, Amanaskamudrā, Amanaska-mudra: 1 definition

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

Amanaskamudrā (अमनस्कमुद्रा) refers to the “Amanaska Mudrā” (which is the same as Śāmbhavī Mudrā), according to the Yogatārāvalī: a short Yoga text of twenty-nine verses presenting Haṭhayoga as the means to Rājayoga (i.e., Samādhi).—Accordingly, while describing the no-mind state: “We see the Amanaska Mudrā (amanaskamudrā) manifesting in [those] most eminent sages because [their] breathing has disappeared, [their] bodies are firm and [their] lotus-eyes are half closed”.

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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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