Amaraughavartin, Amaraugha-varti, Amaraughavartī, Amaraughavarti: 1 definition

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

Amaraughavartin (अमरौघवर्तिन्) refers to “who abides constantly in the state of Samādhi”, according 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).—Accordingly, “Gorakṣa, who abides constantly in the state of Samādhi (amaraughavartin), taught Mantra, Laya and Haṭhayoga for the sole purpose of attaining Rājayoga”.

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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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