Obstruction: 2 definitions
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Obstruction 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraObstruction (of worldly gains) refers to one of the results of “spirit possession”.—In ninth-century Kashmir, spirit possession caused illness, sudden death, and the obstruction of worldly gains. Only through a series of optional rites (kāmya) meant to bring about worldly enjoyments (bhoga) could a practitioner assuage these evils. The Netra Tantra, a text with at least two clear layers of redaction,1 sought to alleviate these ills.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchThe Obstruction (to cognizing one’s true condition) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Pratibandhaka, according to Kṣemarāja’s Pratyabhijñāhṛdaya.—Accordingly, while discussing easy methods of Yoga practice: “However, another means is also taught. Because of the removal of all systems of discipline such as Prāṇāyāma, Mudrās and Bandhas, [this] is an easy method. One whose mind is fixed on the heart by the prescribed method quells thought, which is an obstruction (pratibandhaka) to [cognizing] one's [true] condition. [...]”.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+549): Avarana, Rodha, Avarodha, Pratirodha, Stambha, Vishtambha, Samrodha, Hetha, Virodha, Adathala, Pratyavarodhana, Vegarodha, Vyakshepa, Stambhakarana, Antaraya, Vishodhitva, Nirodhambadisu, Three Obstructions, Virodhana, Nirvighna.
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Search found 211 books and stories containing Obstruction; (plurals include: Obstructions). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 4 - Molestations, Obstructions and Financial Troubles < [Book 8 - Concerning Vices and Calamities]
Chapter 2 - March of the Camp < [Book 10 - Relating to War]
Chapter 4 - Battlefields and the Work of Infantry, Cavalry, Chariots and Elephants < [Book 10 - Relating to War]
Brahma Sutras (Nimbarka commentary) (by Roma Bose)
Brahma-Sūtra 3.4.50 < [Adhikaraṇa 14 - Sūtra 50]
Brahma-Sūtra 4.1.19 < [Adhikaraṇa 11 - Sūtra 19]
Brahma-Sūtra 4.1.13 < [Adhikaraṇa 7 - Sūtra 13]
Vaisheshika-sutra with Commentary (by Nandalal Sinha)
Sūtra 1.2.3 (Genus and Species relative to understanding) < [Chapter 2 - Of Genus and Species]
Sūtra 3.1.17 (Above continued) < [Chapter 1 - Of the Marks of Inference]
Sūtra 2.1.23 (The above are no marks—continued) < [Chapter 1 - Of Earth, Waters, Fire, Air, and Ether]
The Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2181-2182 < [Chapter 24a - The case for the reliability of the Veda (the Revealed Word)]
Verse 27 < [Chapter 1 - Examination of the Doctrine of Primordial Matter (prakṛti)]
Verse 664 < [Chapter 11 - On ‘Quality’ as a Category]
Vastu-shastra (3): House Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (by Swāmī Mādhavānanda)
Section II - The Process of Creation < [Chapter I]
Section XV - The Prayer of a Dying Person < [Chapter V]
Section III - Yajnavalkya and Bhujyu < [Chapter III]
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