Hathasadhana, Haṭhasādhana, Hatha-sadhana: 1 definition
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Hathasadhana 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 BirchHaṭhasādhana (हठसाधन) refers to a “forceful practice”, according to the Brahmayāmala-tantra (or Picumata), an early 7th century Śaiva text consisting of twelve-thousand verses.—Accordingly, the Sādhaka meditates on the goddess, Aghorī, and repeats the Vidyā in a hole filled with impure substances. Then, over the course of nine days, a series of powers and boons is gained by the Sādhaka: [...]”.
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: Hatha, Sadhana.
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