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Lonely place 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 BirchLonely Places (suitable for Yoga practice) are denoted by the Sanskrit term Ekaliṅga, according to the Parākhyatantra.—The Amanaska’s description of the ideal place in which to practise Yoga is based on four standard characteristics; it should be isolated, solitary, clean and beautiful. Similar descriptions are found in Tantric traditions. [...] The Parākhyatantra, emphasizes seclusion: “In a lonely place (ekaliṅga), or a grove, or in an agreeable mountain cave, or in an earthen hut that is thoroughly secluded, free from insects, draught and damp”.
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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Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
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Chapter LIX - Tranquillity of suraghu < [Book V - Upasama khanda (upashama khanda)]
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
Discourse 15 - Discourse To Girimananda Thera < [Discourses]
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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 9.19 - The six kinds of external austerities (bāhya-tapas) < [Chapter 9 - Stoppage and Shedding of Karmas]
Verse 9.9 - The twenty-two kinds of afflications (parīṣaha) < [Chapter 9 - Stoppage and Shedding of Karmas]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
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Parables of Rama (by Swami Rama Tirtha)
Story 213 - Two men and the pigeons < [Chapter XXXIX - God Consciousness]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section VI < [Ashvamedhika Parva]
Section XXXVII (Bhagavad Gita, Chapter XIII) < [Bhagavat-Gita Parva]
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