Iyengar: 1 definition
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Iyengar 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: Wisdom Library: YogaIyengar is a title given to Brahmins of Tamil origin who follow the Visishtadvaita philosophy. Iyengar is derived from "Ayya a Prakrit" along with "Garu".
Some believe that the word "Iyengar" means one who is characterized by five attributes (Aindu angangal).
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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Starts with: Iyengar Yoga.
Full-text (+48): Cakrasana, Hamsasana, Shulasana, Kapotasana, Malasana, Pashasana, Ardhacandrasana, Padahastasamyogasana, Parvatasana, Padukasana, Ankushasana, Viniyoga, Sarpasana, Kapalasana, Kandukasana, Parighasana, Paryankasana, Iyengar Yoga, Kakasana, Parpatasana.
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Youth to the Rescue < [March, 1928]
Homage to Prof. K. Srinivas Iyenger < [April – June, 1999]
A Mahasadhu of letters Passes Away < [April – June, 1999]
Annadatri-carita (study) (by Sarannya V.)
8. The South Indian representation in Kurukshetra war < [Chapter 1 - The Myth of Grand Feast]
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.16.293 < [Chapter 16 - The Glories of Śrī Haridāsa Ṭhākura]
A comparative study between Buddhism and Nyaya (by Roberta Pamio)
3. Ācārya Diṅnāga and His works < [Chapter 3 - The Buddhist Theory of Perception]