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Diamond 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.
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Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch1) Diamonds are denoted by the Sanskrit term Vajra, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Now], I shall define the nature of that highest, mind-free absorption which arises for those devoted to constant practice. [...] By means of an absorption for nine months, the earth-element is perfected. When the earth-element has been completely perfected, the best of Yogins becomes [hard] like diamond (vajra-saṃnibha). [...]”.
2) Diamond-like body refers to one of the Yogic powers obtained by those having practices for over five years, according to the Śivayogadīpikā, an ancient Sanskrit text dealing with Yoga possibly corresponding to the Śivayoga quoted in Śivānanda’s Yogacintāmaṇi.—Accordingly, [while describing a sequence of Haṭhayoga practices]: “Thus, by means of this Haṭhayoga which has eight auxiliaries, those [students who are] life-long celibates obtain the Siddhis of the [best of Sages] because of their untiring practice. [...] In the ninth year, he can move in the atmosphere, travel in [all] directions and has a body [as hard as] a diamond (vajrakāya). In the tenth [year], he can move [as fast as] his mind and cheerfully go wherever he wishes. [...]”.
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: Diamond joey, Diamond Sutra, Diamond-leaved euclea.
Full-text (+482): Vajra, Hiraka, Hira, Vaikranta, Vararaka, Vajrakuta, Lohajit, Bhumivajramani, Hirakani, Vajrasara, Jirnavajra, Abhedya, Vajira, Vajragaccu, Vajramaya, Vajrapariksha, Kuvajraka, Rajavarta, Avika, Taiman.
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Search found 174 books and stories containing Diamond; (plurals include: Diamonds). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Chapter 80 - On Gems (ratna-parīkṣā)
Chapter 83 - On Emeralds (marakata-lakṣaṇa)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Characteristics of Diamond (vajra or hiraka) < [Chapter XIII - Gems (1): Vajra or Hiraka (diamond)]
Part 11 - Evil effects of Diamonds, not properly purified and incinerated < [Chapter XIII - Gems (1): Vajra or Hiraka (diamond)]
Part 7 - Incineration of Diamonds, irrespective of colour < [Chapter XIII - Gems (1): Vajra or Hiraka (diamond)]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.2. Materials (a): Vajra (Diamond) < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
2.6. Finger Ornaments (b): Hīraka < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
2.5. Hand Ornaments (c): Valaya < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter LXVIII - Description of the origin of gems in the treatise on Ratna Pariksa (test of gems) < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter LXXVI - Test of Bhisma-stone < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter LXX - Tests of Ruby < [Agastya Samhita]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 161 - The Story of Mahākāla Upāsaka < [Chapter 12 - Atta Vagga (Self)]
Verse 135 - The Story of Some Ladies Observing the Moral Precepts < [Chapter 10 - Daṇḍa Vagga (Punishment)]
Cut-Glass < [July – September, 1998]
Hara-Gouri < [December 1937]
Diamonds and Roses < [October – December, 1983]
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