Genital: 2 definitions
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Genital 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)
The Genitals are denoted by the Sanskrit term Śiśna, according to sources such as the Amanaskayoga 1.6, the Dattātreyayogaśāstra 47, the Brahmānanda's Jyotsnā 1.11 and the Yogataraṅgiṇī (epilogue).—Accordingly, “According to tradition, [mere] robe-wearers who do not perform religious duties deceive people by speaking of yoga for the sake of [satisfying their] genitals (śiśna) and stomach”.
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).
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
The Genitals are sometimes associated with Ḍāmara —one of the Sixteen Siddhas according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—These sixteen spiritual teachers represent the disciples of the Nine Nāthas who propagated the Western Transmission noted in the Kubjikā Tantras.—Various texts record the locations of the sixteen Siddhas within the body (called ‘doors’). For example, the Kulakaulinīmata mentions the Genitals, whereas the Ṭīkā mentions the Topknot and the Kumārikākhaṇḍa mentions the Wind as the location of Ḍāmara.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
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Full-text (+328): Upastha, Medhra, Sutri, Jananemdriya, Shishna, Nabhi, Lingarshas, Guhya, Karmendriya, Linga, Ghatana, Jian rui shi you, Bulli, Yoni, Kumbhanda, Picco, Raktapradara, Raktpradar, Pichcho, Pugu.
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Search found 145 books and stories containing Genital, Genitals; (plurals include: Genitals, Genitalses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Review on nidana panchaka of upadamsha < [Volume 5, issue 4 (2017)]
Practice of obstetrics and gynaecology in ayurveda: scope, limitations and guidelines jasmine gujarathi < [Volume 4, issue 3 (2016)]
A clinical study to evaluate the role of shivagutika in pelvic inflammatory disease < [Volume 2, issue 1 (2014)]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Desire for Genital Surgery in Trans Masculine Individuals < [Volume 19, Issue 15 (2022)]
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Sushruta Samhita, volume 2: Nidanasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
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The concept of Yoga in Yoga Upanishads (by Philomina T.L)
18.4. The Concept of Cakra < [Chapter 4 - The contents of the Yogopaniṣads]
3. The Classifications of Yoga < [Chapter 4 - The contents of the Yogopaniṣads]
Yoga Upanishads (study) (by Heena B. Kotak)
Part 4.4 - Description of the Plexus (Cakra) < [Chapter 3 - Analytical and Critical study of 20 Yoga-Upanishads]
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