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Fist 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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In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
One’s Fist is denoted by the Sanskrit term Muṣṭi, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Just as Arjuna’s] fist [aimed his bow] upwards (ūrdhva-muṣṭi) [at the Yantra], [yet] his gaze was [on Rādhā’s reflection in a bowl of oil] below; his piercing [of the target] was above, [yet] his head was [tilted] down, [just so the Yogin practises Śāmbhavī Mudrā.] He will become liberated while alive by [this] method of [gazing down at] Rādhā and [aiming upwards at the] Yantra. [...]”.
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, Fist, Te.
Full-text (+497): Mushti, Mustu, Samgraha, Mushtika, Ratni, Mucuti, Mushtibandha, Mushtiprahara, Jitakashi, Mushtikri, Mushtighata, Mushtiyuddha, Kaikuttu, Vajramushti, Mushtimodaka, Bukanda, Mandi, Budaka, Gudda, Bukalanem.
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Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (Study) (by Artatrana Sarangi)
Ancient Indian Archery and Exercises of the Bowman < [Chapter 5 - Forts, Castrametation and the Royal Army]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Pastimes and Games < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Sattvavajaya chikitsa's relaxation techniques on anidra: a case study. < [2017: Volume 6, February issue 2]
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The Agnistoma Somayaga in the Shukla Yajurveda (by Madan Haloi)
Part 1.4: Consecration rite (dikṣaṇīyeṣṭi) < [Chapter 4 - The Agniṣṭoma Ritual]
Part 2.4: Rite of hospitality in honour of Soma (ātithyeṣṭi) < [Chapter 4 - The Agniṣṭoma Ritual]
Part 4.9: Carrying forward of the Agni and Soma < [Chapter 4 - The Agniṣṭoma Ritual]
Shaiva Tantra: A way of Self-awareness (by L. N. Sharma)
Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 43 - Defeat of Puṣkala and Śatrughna < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
Chapter 98 - Viṣṇu Promises not to Kill Jalandhara < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
Chapter 245 - The Brave Deeds of Kṛṣṇa < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]