Great intelligence: 1 definition
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Great intelligence 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)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchGreat Intelligence is denoted by the Sanskrit term Mahā-Buddhi, 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. [...] By means of an absorption of six nights, great intelligence (mahābuddhi) arises, as a result of which, [the Yogin acquires] knowledge of everything that is beyond analytical thought. [...]”.
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)
Full-text: Pradhi, Prajna, Mahabodhi, Mahabuddhi, Mahamedha, Sucetas, Abhinnata, Tarkamata, Tarkamatatita, Tarkatita, Analytical thought, Shadratra, Six nights, Vishvajnana, Knowledge of everything, Atthassadvara Jataka, Dabba Mallaputta.
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Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 7.18 < [Chapter 7 - Vijñāna-Yoga (Yoga through Realization of Transcendental Knowledge)]
Verse 1.3 < [Chapter 1 - Sainya-Darśana (Observing the Armies)]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 84: Atthassadvāra-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 3.2.147 < [Part 2 - Affection and Service (dāsya-rasa)]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)