Arnavataraka, Arṇavatāraka, Arnava-taraka: 1 definition
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Arnavataraka 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.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchArṇavatāraka (अर्णवतारक) refers to “crossing over the ocean” (of life and death), according to the South-Indian recension of the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “My dearest one of great wisdom! Hear of that which causes one to cross over the ocean of life and death (saṃsāra-arṇavatāraka). It is inaccessible to all the gods and has been concealed in all the Tantras. Having discerned your disposition, [your] state [of being] which is wholly intent on non-duality and your genuine devotion, I will fully explain [that which will enable you to cross over to liberation]. [...]”.
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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