Ayogin, Ayogī, Ayogi: 10 definitions
Introduction:
Ayogin means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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)
Ayogin (अयोगिन्) refers to “those who are not Yogins”, according to verse 3-52 of the Śivasaṃhitā.—Accordingly, “A man who dwells in the subterranean realms can see [up to] the world of Brahma. [This] power called Prāpti is very difficult to attain for those who are not Yogins (ayogin) [ayoginām]”.
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)
Ayogī (अयोगी) refers to “being free from three-fold activities of mind, body and speech” and represents one of the 46 qualities of the soul to be meditated on in the “Practice of Meditation on Liberated Souls (Siddhas)”, according to Jain texts like Ācārāṅga (5.6.123-140), Ṣaṭkhaṇḍāgama (13.5.4.31) and Samayasāra (1.49).—The pure soul can be recognised by meditation on its true nature, represented by the liberated souls of the Siddhas. The practice which leads to this realisation is meditation on the fact that attachment, aversion, passions and the influx of karmas, are ‘not mine’, that I am separate from them and consist of infinite knowledge, perception, conduct, spiritual energy, that I am the pure, enlightened, and everlasting soul. The qualities of the soul to be meditated on as truly mine are: [e.g., My soul is free from three-fold activities of mind, body and speech (ayogī)] [...] The meditation on such extended fourty-five qualities of the pure soul presents the niśacaya-naya, which is aligned with Kundakunda’s approach.
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.
India history and geography
Ayogi (अयोगि) or Ayogipā is another name for Ajogipā: one of the eighty-four Siddhas (Siddhācāryas) of the Sahajayāna school, according to sources such as the Varṇaratnākara of Jyotirīśvara (i.e., the Varna-Ratnakara by Jyotirishwar Thakur).—The Sahaja-Yana is a philosophical and esoteric movement of Tantric Buddhism which had enormous influence in the Indian subcontinent and the Himalayas.—Many of these Mahāsiddhas [e.g., Ayogi-pā] were historical figures whose lives and mystical powers were the subject of legends. They are often associated with teachings belonging to Hinduism, Buddhism, Ajivikism and Jainism such as the Nath Tradition.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Ayogin (अयोगिन्):—[=a-yogin] [from ayuk-chada] mfn. separated (from a beloved object), [Naiṣadha-carita]
Ayogin (अयोगिन्):—m. kein Mönch [Hemacandra] [Yogaśāstra 4, 114.]
Ayogin (अयोगिन्):—m. kein Mönch.
Ayogin (अयोगिन्) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Ajogi.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Ayōgi (ಅಯೋಗಿ):—[noun] = ಅಯೋಗಕೇವಲಿ [ayogakevali].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Pali-English dictionary
ayogī (အယောဂီ) [(pu) (ပု)]—
[na+yogī]
[န+ယောဂီ]
[Pali to Burmese]
ayogī—
(Burmese text): (အားထုတ်ထိုက်သော တရားတို့၌) အားမထုတ်သော၊ သူ။
(Auto-Translation): (In the exercises that require effort) He who does not exert effort.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
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Full-text: Ayogikevali, Ajogi, Ayogipa, Ayogipada.
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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 9.40 - The support of the four kinds of pure meditation < [Chapter 9 - Stoppage and Shedding of Karmas]
Preksha meditation: History and Methods (by Samani Pratibha Pragya)
3.1.3. The Practice of Meditation on Liberated Souls (Siddhas) < [Chapter 3 - The History of Meditation in Terāpanth]
11.3. Dhyāna and Guṇasthāna < [Chapter 2 - Pre-Modern History of Meditation in Jainism]
A study of the philosophy of Jainism (by Deepa Baruah)
Chapter IV.d - The classifications of the Jīva < [Chapter IV - The concept of Self]
Traces of Mysticism in Jainism (Study) (by Sadhvi Madhystha Prabha)
3. Relation of Metaphysics and Ethics with Mysticism < [Chapter 7 - Conclusion]
9. Brāhmaṇic and Śramaṇic Tradition < [Chapter 7 - Conclusion]
1. Mysticism in Jainism < [Chapter 7 - Conclusion]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 5 - On those who bind karma < [Chapter 3]
Part 4 - On import, sound and suggestions < [Chapter 1]
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
Types of Evidences according to Śrī Madhvācārya < [Chapter 1.5 - Back to Home Village]