Inspiration: 7 definitions
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Inspiration 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)
Inspiration (of the breath) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Śvāsa, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] Remaining in absorption for the [following] times; moments, breaths, Palas, Nāḍīs, Praharas, days, months and years, [the Yogin] then goes to the highest reality. A breath consists of an inspiration (śvāsa) and expiration. A palas is regarded as six breaths. A ghaṭikā corresponds in time to sixty palas. [...]”.
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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Full-text (+130): Shvasocchvasa, Sphurti, Dyumna, Ucchvasa, Pranapana, Kratu, Arkasati, Shvasaprashvasadharana, Vipash, Bhavana, Ahara, Prerna, Prerana, Didhiti, Nishvasa, Prana, Antahsphurti, Kavya, Utprerana, Antahprerana.
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Search found 366 books and stories containing Inspiration; (plurals include: Inspirations). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Sculptures of Madan-Kamdev (Study) (by Kamal Nayan Patowary)
Part 4 - Erotic Sculpture and Assam < [Chapter 4 - Erotic Sculptures of Madan-Kamdeva]
Part 5 - The Deccanese and South Indian School < [Chapter 6 - Madan-Kamdev: A product of Pan-Indian affiliation]
Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra) (by Rama Prasada)
Sūtra 2.50 < [Book 2 - Practice (Sādhana)]
Sūtra 2.49 < [Book 2 - Practice (Sādhana)]
Sūtra 1.31 < [Book 1 - Trance (Samādhi)]
Archives of Social Sciences of Religions
De Gaulle as Prophet of the Fifth Republic (1946-1962) < [Volume 112 (2000)]
400 Years of L'Oratoire de Jésus: Bérulle and the Incarnate Word < [Volume 164 (2013)]
Religion and Development in 19th Century France < [Volume 15 (1963)]
Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda) (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Sūtra 2.50 < [Second Chapter (Sadhana Pada)]
Sūtra 2.49 < [Second Chapter (Sadhana Pada)]
Sūtra 1.34 < [First Chapter (Samadhi Pada)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
What is needed to keep Ayurveda growing? An interview with Prof. R H Singh < [Volume 9 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2018]
Anxiety and pain reduction in primigravida via modified Iyengar yoga < [Volume 14 (issue 1), Jan-Feb 2023]
"Science means learning to say—I don’t know": Interview with Dr. Vaidya < [Volume 2 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2011]
Lord Hayagriva in Sanskrit Literature (by Anindita Adhikari)
Saṃhitā (1): Divine steed in the Ṛgveda < [Chapter 2]
Brāhmaṇa (2): Severed head of Viṣṇu < [Chapter 2]
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