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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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Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchOne’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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Fistula.
Ends with: Isfist.
Full-text (+313): Mushti, Ratni, Mushtimushti, Mushtiprahara, Mushtika, Samgraha, Dridhamushti, Vajramushti, Mushtiyuddha, Mushtamushti, Ghataghatikara, Mushtimodaka, Vajramutha, Mustu, Mutthi, Gudda, Mucuti, Bhukanda, Mushtikri, Thombara.
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Search found 122 books and stories containing Fist; (plurals include: Fists). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 1.6.21 < [Chapter 6 - Description of Kaṃsa’s Strength]
Verse 1.7.4 < [Chapter 7 - Description of the Conquest of All Directions]
Verse 5.8.40 < [Chapter 8 - The Killing of Kaṃsa]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Pañcāvudha-jātaka < [Chapter XXVII - The Virtue of Exertion]
Story of the brahmin who unwittingly ate disgusting cakes < [Chapter XXXVII - The Ten Concepts]
Mahāyāna auxiliaries (D): The five faculties < [Part 3 - The auxiliaries according to the Mahāyāna]
Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 16 - Rama inflicts a mortal Wound on Bali < [Book 4 - Kishkindha-kanda]
Chapter 79 - Maharaksha falls under Rama’s Blows < [Book 6 - Yuddha-kanda]
Chapter 67 - Kumbhakarna’s Exploits < [Book 6 - Yuddha-kanda]
The 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 60 - Lava Defeats the Army and Kills the General < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Pastimes and Games < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CLIV < [Ghatotkacha-badha Parva]
Section XXIII < [Jarasandha-badha Parva]
Section 28 < [Karna Parva]