Experience: 4 definitions
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Experience means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity, Jainism, Prakrit. 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)
Experience is denoted by the Sanskrit term Anubhava, 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. [...] This supernormal knowledge [derived] from the five senses consists of his personal experience (anubhava) [as opposed to theoretical knowledge]. By it, the best of Yogins knows of everything that is going on in the universe. [...]”.
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).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Experience is denoted by the Sanskrit term Anubhava, according to the 12th century Yogaśāstra (verse 12.55) by Hemacandra: a Jain treatise dealing with Yoga and the highest reality (tattva).—Accordingly, “[This] Upaniṣad of Yoga, which is a cause of wonder in the mind of the assembly of the wise, was known from scripture, from the mouth of a good Guru and a little from experience (anubhava) in various places. Because of the profuse requesting of the Caulukya king, Kumārapāla, it was placed in the realm of words by his teacher, the honourable Hemacandra. [...]”.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
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Search found 674 books and stories containing Experience, Experiences, The experience; (plurals include: Experiences, Experienceses, The experiences). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
How DMO Can Measure the Experiences of a Large Territory < [Volume 11, Issue 2 (2019)]
Analyzing the Relationships between Citizens’ Emotions and their Momentary... < [Volume 12, Issue 19 (2020)]
Subjective Immediate Experiences during Large-Scale Cultural Events in Cities < [Volume 11, Issue 20 (2019)]
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“I Felt I Was Actually Inside the Movie” An Exploratory Study... < [Volume 20, Issue 4 (2023)]
Critical Analysis of the Evaluation Methods of Extended Reality (XR)... < [Volume 19, Issue 22 (2022)]
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Should I Share < [Volume 16, Issue 6 (2025)]
Secular Mysticism < [Volume 13, Issue 7 (2022)]
A Qualitative Examination of Continuing Bonds through Spiritual Experiences... < [Volume 9, Issue 8 (2018)]
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11. Satta or reality of Brahman is not Adhisthana-Gata < [Critical exposition (4) Visvasaurabha]
10. Refutation of Visista-Jnana originating from Visesana-Jnana < [Critical exposition (4) Visvasaurabha]
12. Pratyaksa is Prabala < [Critical exposition (4) Visvasaurabha]
Nyayakusumanjali of Udayana (study) (by Sri Ramen Bhadra)
Locus of Adṛṣṭa < [Chapter 2 - The first and second Stavakas]
Cārvāka view (Body is self) refuted < [Chapter 2 - The first and second Stavakas]
Refutation of single cause theory of Sāṃkhya < [Chapter 2 - The first and second Stavakas]
John Dewey and the Wardha Scheme < [October 1939]
Right Endeavour < [January – March, 1986]
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