Goad: 6 definitions
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Goad 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 Goad (of an elephant) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Aṅkuśa, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] Wherever the mind goes, it is not to be prevented [going] from there. Unobstructed, it comes to an end. However, being impeded, it increases. Just as an elephant without a goad (nir-aṅkuśa), having obtained [his] desires, stops [wandering], so the mind, unobstructed, dissolves by itself. [...]”.
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, Goad, Te.
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Search found 196 books and stories containing Goad, The goad; (plurals include: Goads, The goads). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 135 - The Story of Some Ladies Observing the Moral Precepts < [Chapter 10 - Daṇḍa Vagga (Punishment)]
Verse 67 - The Story of a Farmer < [Chapter 5 - Bāla Vagga (Fools)]
Verse 326 - The Story of Sāmanera Sānu < [Chapter 23 - Nāga Vagga (The Great)]
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 3 - Account of the Brahmin Kasibhāradvāja < [Chapter 29 - The Buddha’s Eleventh Vassa at Brahmin Village of Nāḷa]
Part 2 - The Story of Prince Bodhi < [Chapter 26 - The Buddha’s Eighth Vassa at the Town of Susumaragira]
Part 7 - The Great Homage paid by the Devas and Brahmās < [Chapter 7 - The Attainment of Buddhahood]
Bhagavad-gita Mahatmya (by N.A. Deshpande)
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)
Training of Elephants < [Chapter 3]
Depiction of elephants on the royal seals and inscription-slabs/plates < [Chapter 2]
Metaphors regarding Elephants < [Chapter 2]
Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 733-734 < [Chapter 13 - Examination of Sāmānya (the ‘universal’)]
Verse 735 < [Chapter 13 - Examination of Sāmānya (the ‘universal’)]
Verse 716-720 < [Chapter 13 - Examination of Sāmānya (the ‘universal’)]
Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 977: The Five Letters Can Control the Five Senses < [Tantra Four (nankam tantiram) (verses 884-1418)]
Verse 1127: Indriya, Jiva, Siva and Sakti—All United < [Tantra Four (nankam tantiram) (verses 884-1418)]
Verse 1370: Chant Klim to Begin; Sakti Appears < [Tantra Four (nankam tantiram) (verses 884-1418)]