Durdharshajantu, Durdharṣajantu, Durdharsha-jantu: 1 definition
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Durdharshajantu 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.
The Sanskrit term Durdharṣajantu can be transliterated into English as Durdharsajantu or Durdharshajantu, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchDurdharṣajantu (दुर्धर्षजन्तु) refers to “animals which are hard to catch”, according to verse 3-52 of the Śivasaṃhitā.—Accordingly, “Through the power of practice, the Yogin obtains Bhūcarī Siddhi, whereby he can move like the animals which are hard to catch (durdharṣajantu) when hands are clapped”.
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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Partial matches: Durdharsha, Jantu.
Full-text: Catching, Durdharsha, Dharsha.
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