Palashtaka, Palāṣṭaka, Pala-ashtaka: 1 definition
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Palashtaka 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.
The Sanskrit term Palāṣṭaka can be transliterated into English as Palastaka or Palashtaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchPalāṣṭaka (पलाष्टक) refers to the “time of eight Palas” (corresponding to forty-eight breaths), according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Now], I shall define the nature of that highest, mind-free absorption which arises for those devoted to constant practice. [...] By means of an absorption of eight Palas (palāṣṭaka), the [Yogin’s] sexual desire ceases and it will never arise [again, even] when he is embraced by an amorous woman. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Ashtaka, Paala, Pala.
Ends with: Kapalashtaka, Lokapalashtaka, Shivabhupalashtaka.
Full-text: Ashtapala.
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