Asceticism: 2 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Yoga
In Jainism
1. General definition
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Introduction:

Asceticism means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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 Birch

Asceticism (Brahmanical and non-Brahmanical) is rejected by the Amanaska Yoga treatise.—The Amanaska replaced the graduated systems of yoga, usually consisting of various auxiliaries, with one technique called Śāmbhavī Mudrā and the practice of Samādhi. Indeed, the Amanaska’s rejection of the auxiliaries of Yoga, complex metaphysics and philosophical systems, mantras, Brahmanical and non-Brahmanical asceticism, the cremation-ground practices of the Kāpālikas and sect-identifying signs, distinguish it markedly from pre-tenth century CE Pātañjala and Tantric Yoga.

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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).

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: academia.edu: Tessitori Collection I

Asceticism (in Sanskrit: tapa) refers to one of the “nine entities”, according to a manuscript dealing with “Śrīpāla story and virtues of Siddhacakra worship”, which is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi’ library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.—The topic is the greatness of worship of the Siddhacakra containing the nine entities (navapada), i.e. Arhats, Siddhas, Ācāryas, Upādhyāyas, Sādhus along with correct faith, correct knowledge, correct conduct and asceticism. [...]. Talking of these entities implies telling the famous story of the leper king Śrīpāla and his faithful wife Mayaṇasundarī.

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Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

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Search found 127 books and stories containing Asceticism; (plurals include: Asceticisms). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

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Brahma-Sūtra 3.4.48 < [Adhikaraṇa 12 - Sūtras 46-48]

Brahma-Sūtra 3.4.46 < [Adhikaraṇa 12 - Sūtras 46-48]

Brahma-Sūtra 3.4.49 < [Adhikaraṇa 13 - Sūtra 49]

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Section XLIII < [Sanatsujata Parva]

Section XLV < [Astika Parva]

Section CCLVII < [Ghosha-yatra Parva]

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