Amaraugha, Amara-ogha: 1 definition
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Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchAmaraugha (अमरौघ) is a synonym for Rājayoga, and this appears to be unique to the Amaraughaprabodha: a short 13th century treatise on Yoga attributed to Gorakṣanātha which teaches the fourfold system of yoga (Mantra, Laya, Haṭha and Rāja).—In language redolent of Pātañjalayogaśāstra 1.2, Rājayoga is defined as a state without mental activity and this state is free from duality. Some yoga texts mention that Siddhis can be achieved through herbs, but the Amaraughaprabodha states that Rājayoga can be both herbal and spiritual.
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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Starts with: Amaraughaprabodha, Amaraughashasana, Amaraughavartin.
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