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Easy method 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.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchEasy Methods (of Yoga practice) are denoted by the Sanskrit term Sukhopāya, according to Kṣemarāja’s Pratyabhijñāhṛdaya.—Accordingly, while discussing easy methods of Yoga practice: “However, another means is also taught. Because of the removal of all systems of discipline such as Prāṇāyāma, Mudrās and Bandhas, [this] is an easy method (sukhopāya). One whose mind is fixed on the heart by the prescribed method quells thought, which is an obstruction to [cognizing] one's [true] condition. [...]”.
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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Full-text (+16): Sukhopaya, Yantrana, Svasthiti, System, Upayantara, Uktayuktya, Trotana, Tantratrotana, Pratibandhaka, Removal, Nihitacitta, Obstruction, Curukkuvali, Phanta, Sammata, Bhrudhyana, Arcavatara, Turya, Avikalpaparamarsha, Paramarsha.
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Anapana Sati (by Ven. Mahathera Nauyane Ariyadhamma)
Step I < [Chapter 3 - The Eight Steps]
Jivanandana of Anandaraya Makhin (Study) (by G. D. Jayalakshmi)
Nāndī and Prastāvanā < [Chapter 4 - Āyurvedic principles in Jīvanandana Nāṭaka]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 12.11 < [Chapter 12 - Bhakti-yoga (Yoga through Pure Devotional Service)]
Concept of Oneness in the Upanishads (study) (by Chandra Shekhar Upadhyaya)
Concept of Oneness in Māṇḍūkya Upaniṣad < [Chapter 5 - Concept of Oneness in Atharvavedic Upaniṣads]