Gurumata, Guru-mata: 2 definitions
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Gurumata means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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 BirchGurumata (गुरुमत) refers to the “opinions of Gurus”, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Even] without [other] yoga texts and the various opinions of gurus (gurumata), Listen: this is self-realization [which] generates instant proof [of its own effectiveness]. Always avoid the [yoga] with form, mind and effort. Always adopt the [yoga] with no form, no mind and no effort. [...]”.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarygurumātā (गुरुमाता).—f (S) pop. gurumāya f (Mother of one's Guru.) A respectful term of compellation or mention for one's Guru's wife.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Gurumatasamkshepa.
Full-text: Gurubhagini, Mata.
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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 2 - The Mīmāṃsā Literature < [Chapter IX - Mīmāṃsā Philosophy]
Part 3 - The Indian Systems of Philosophy < [Chapter IV - General Observations On The Systems Of Indian Philosophy]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Education (5): Linguistic principles < [Chapter 4 - Cultural Aspects]