Parayanavritti, Parāyaṇavṛtti, Parayana-vritti: 1 definition
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Parayanavritti 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 Parāyaṇavṛtti can be transliterated into English as Parayanavrtti or Parayanavritti, 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 BirchParāyaṇavṛtti (परायणवृत्ति) refers to “chief activity”, according to Hemacandra’s Yogaśāstra (verse 12.19).—Accordingly, [while describing intentional thinking (saṅkalpa)]: “[The yogin] whose chief activity (parāyaṇavṛtti) is detachment, should think of nothing at all. That mind which is agitated by desires, does not obtain steadiness”.
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: Vritti, Parayana.
Ends with: Dhatuparayanavritti.
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