In Hinduism

Yoga (school of philosophy)

Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch

Nārībhaga (नारीभग) refers to a “woman’s vagina”, according to the Haṭhapradīpikā (verse 3.87ab).—Accordingly, “By the practice [of Vajrolī Mudrā], [the Yogin] should draw up his semen as it falls into a woman’s vagina (nārībhaga)”.

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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).

India history and geography

Source: Institut Français de Pondichéry: The Shaivite legends of Kanchipuram

Nāribhāga (नारिभाग) (in Sanskrit) refers to the Tamil Nāripākaṉ, and represents one of the proper nouns mentioned in the Kanchipuranam, which narrates the Shaivite Legends of Kanchipuram—an ancient and sacred district in Tamil Nadu (India). The Kanchipuranam (mentioning Nāribhāga; Ardhanārīśa) reminds us that Kanchipuram represents an important seat of Hinduism where Vaishnavism and Shaivism have co-existed since ancient times.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Bhaga, Nari.

Full-text: Naripakan.

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