Hunger: 3 definitions
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Hunger 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)
Hunger is overcome, as part of the various signs and paranormal powers (siddhi) experienced by the Yoga practicioner, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise (presented in the form of a dialogue between Īśvara and Vāmadeva).—The last fifty-two verses of the Amanaska’s first chapter describe a temporal sequence of psychosomatic signs and paranormal powers (siddhi) brought about by absorption (laya). It begins with one moment, concludes with twenty-four years and consists of forty-seven intervals. [...] It informs practitioners of the initial experiences they may have while immersed in absorption [e.g., Freedom from illness and cessation of thirst and hunger], and thus provides them with some idea of their progress in the practice, [...].
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).
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Walking in Hunger is associated with Sthira-gati: one of the various Gatis (“way of walking”) (in Indian Dramas), according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—Sthira-gati denotes the steady movements. To show walking in fever, hunger, disease, tiredness due to penance, dissimulation, excitement, love and sorrow or ease, slow gait should be adopted by the artist. The lover who goes to meet his or her secret lover adopts the sthiragati. In darkness or if a deformed creature is visible or if a person walks a long way, the gait of a person becomes automatically slow down.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+985): Bubhuksha, Kshudh, Kshudha, Jighatsa, Ashanaya, Rocaka, Bhogapishacika, Ksharika, Kshudhakara, Kshutpipasa, Kshudhashanti, Prayavidhayin, Akshudhya, Akshudh, Kshudhadhvamsa, Kshutpratikara, Kshudharta, Vijighatsa, Bubhukshita, Kshudhabhijanana.
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Search found 411 books and stories containing Hunger; (plurals include: Hungers). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhabani Bhattacharya's Novels < [October - December 1977]
Dr. Bhabani Bhattacharya as a Novelist < [April 1971]
Bhabani Bhattacharya -A Writer with a < [January – March, 1993]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 3: Ṛṣabha’s life as a chadmastha < [Chapter III]
Notes on Atiśaya (supernatural powers) < [Notes]
Part 5: Story of the bull < [Chapter III - Mahāvīra’s first six years as an ascetic]
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Chapter 4 - Six Kinds Of Tanha < [Part 6]
Chapter 3 - Vedana Leads To Tanha < [Part 6]
Chapter 6 - Parami And Kamma < [Part 7]
Ahara as depicted in the Pancanikaya (by Le Chanh)
1.2. Ahara is the basic problem of human life < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
1. A summary of the research work < [Chapter 7 - Conclusion]
2.3.4. Concept of Ahara (food) in Islam < [Chapter 2 - Concept of Ahara in the works of modern scholars and other religions]
Development of Religion and Thought in Ancient Egypt (by James Henry Breasted)
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
A review of nadi vigyan (the pulse science) < [2017: Volume 6, July issue 7]
Critical analysis of a rejuvinating drug < [2018: Volume 7, June issue 11]
"Study of kshudha and nidra vegadharana with modern insights" < [2023: Volume 12, November issue 19]
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