Element: 4 definitions
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Element means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. 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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In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
The (Five) Elements are denoted by the Sanskrit term Bhūta, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Now], I will teach the practice of that, which produces absorption. [...] Having abandoned the thought that the universe exists of five elements (pañca-bhūta); that the body consists of five elements (pañca-bhūta); and that everything consists of the elements (bhūta), cultivate the thought, ‘[everything consisting of the elements] does not exist’. [...]”.
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: The, The, Te, Element.
Starts with: Earth Element, Elemental power, Elemental Purity, Ether element, Fire Element, Mind Element, Water Element, Wind Element.
Full-text (+6503): Dhatu, Mahabhuta, Akasha, Pancabhuta, Vayu, Tejodhatu, Akasadhatu, Tanmatra, Bhuta, Prithvi, Bija, Prithivi, Apodhatu, Pancabhautika, Tejas, Tattva, Bhutashuddhi, Bhutamaya, Adhibhautika, Sarvabhautika.
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Search found 632 books and stories containing Element, Elements, The element; (plurals include: Elements, Elementses, The elements). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Nina Van Gorkom)
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Brahma Sutras (Govinda Bhashya) (by Kusakratha das Brahmacari)
Adhikarana 4: The Individual Spirit Soul Enters the Combined Elements < [Adhyaya 4, Pada 2]
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Adhikarana 8: Akasha Refers to Brahman < [Adhyaya 1, Pada 1]
The Buddhist Teaching on Physical Phenomena (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 6 - Rupas Originating From Different Factors
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On the Tension Between the Elemental Nature and the Ethical Other in... < [Volume 16, Issue 2 (2025)]
The Importance of the Wadi Daliyeh Manuscripts for the History of Samaria and... < [Volume 11, Issue 2 (2020)]
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II, 2, 12 < [Second Adhyāya, Second Pāda]
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