Cittalaya, Citta-laya: 1 definition
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Cittalaya 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chittalaya.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchCittalaya (चित्तलय) refers to “(immediate) absorption of the mind”, according to the Vijñānabhairavatantra verse 115.—Accordingly, [while teaching contemplative techniques]: “Having stood above a great hole such as a well, an immediate absorption of the mind (cittalaya) clearly and completely arises for [the Yogin] whose mind is free of thoughts because of gazing [into it]”.
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: Cittalayananda.
Full-text: Cittavilacam, Atmashuddhi.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.15.56 < [Chapter 15 - Marriage with Śrī Viṣṇupriyā]
Verse 2.1.378 < [Chapter 1 - The Beginning of the Lord’s Manifestation and His Instructions on Kṛṣṇa-saṅkīrtana]
Verse 1.7.43 < [Chapter 7 - Śrī Viśvarūpa Takes Sannyāsa]
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 168 [Kālakarṣiṇī Svarūpa] < [Chapter 3 - Third Vimarśa]