Laghima, aka: Laghimā; 5 Definition(s)
Introduction
Laghima means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, 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)
Laghimā (लघिमा) is a Sanskrit word referring to the “ability to become very light”, as described in the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali.
Source: Wisdom Library: Yoga
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).
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
1a) Laghimā (लघिमा).—A devī.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 19. 4; 36. 51.
1b) One of the eight yogaiśvaryas; this second step of the yoga consists of lambanam, plavana, and śighraga.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 13. 3, 12.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Laghima, (laṅghima) in phrase aṇima-laghim’ādikaṃ is doubtful in reading & meaning at KhA 108=Vism. 211 (spelt laṅgh° here). (Page 579)
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Marathi-English dictionary
laghimā (लघिमा).—m S Lightness. 2 One of the Siddhi or attributes of Deity,--excessive and preternatural levity.
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarylaghimā (लघिमा).—m Human lightness.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-EnglishMarathi 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.
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| Laghimasiddhi |
Laghimasiddhi (लघिमसिद्धि).—Mystic ability to make one’s body very light
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| Siddhi | Siddhi (सिद्धि).—f. (-ddhiḥ) 1. Fulfilment, accomplishment, the entire completion of any undert... | |
| Vibhuti | Vibhūti (विभूति).—f. (-tiḥ) 1. Superhuman power, consisting of eight faculties especially attri... | |
| Aishvarya | Aiśvarya (ऐश्वर्य).—[īśvara-ṣyañ]1) Supremacy, sovereignty; एकैश्वर्यस्थितोऽपि (ekaiśvaryasthit... | |
| Sulabha | Sulabha (सुलभ).—m., n. of a mountain: Gv 179.19, 23. | |
| Kartaviryarjuna | Kārtavīryārjuna (कार्तवीर्यार्जुन).—(KĀRTAVĪRYA). A renowned King of the Hehaya dynasty. Geneal... | |
| Pashupatayoga | Pāśupatayoga (पाशुपतयोग).—The system of पाशुपत (pāśupata). See पाशुपतम् (pāśupatam).Derivable f... | |
| Laghiman | Laghiman (लघिमन्).—m. (-mā) 1. Lightness, absence of weight. 2. The power of assuming excessive... | |
| Animan | Aṇiman (अणिमन्).—m. [aṇu-imanic],1) Minuteness, smallness, thinness, leanness, fineness.2) Atom... | |
| Manushatva | Mānuṣatva (मानुषत्व).—1) Humanity.2) State or condition of man, human nature; मानुषतासुलभो लघिम... | |
| Akulikri | Ākulīkṛ (आकुलीकृ).—8 U.1) To fill with.2) To confound, perplex, bewilder.3) To overcome; कुतूहल... | |
| Ashtamahasiddhaya | Aṣṭamahāsiddhaya (अष्टमहासिद्धय).—(n.) अणिमा, महिमा, लघिमा, प्राप्ति, प्राकाश्य, ईशिता, वशिता (... | |
| Manushata | Mānuṣatā (मानुषता).—1) Humanity.2) State or condition of man, human nature; मानुषतासुलभो लघिमा ... |
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Search found 15 books and stories containing Laghima or Laghimā. You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter CXXIII - On the difference between the knowing and unknowing < [Book VI - Nirvana prakarana part 1 (nirvana prakarana)]
Chapter XIV - The different degrees of perfection < [The yoga philosophy]
Chapter LXXXV - The sage’s samadhi or absorption in the divine spirit < [Book V - Upasama khanda (upashama khanda)]
The Bhagavata Purana (by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada)
Chapter 15 - Lord Krishna’s Description of Mystic Yoga Perfections < [Canto XI - General History]
Chapter 15 - Parasurama, the Lord’s Warrior Incarnation < [Canto IX - Liberation]
Chapter 3 - Hiranyakasipu’s Plan to Become Immortal < [Canto VII - The Science of God]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 166 - Pāṇḍurāryā-tīrtha < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
Chapter 18 - The greatness of Nandā-Prācī < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Eight Mundane Features of the Buddha’s Willpower < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 14 - On the description of the Lokāloka space < [Book 8]
Chapter 19 - On the description of the marriage of Śūka < [Book 1]
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)