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Personal experience 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 BirchPersonal Experience is denoted by the Sanskrit term Sva-Anubhava-Ātmaka, 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. [...] This supernormal knowledge [derived] from the five senses consists of his personal experience (sva-anubhavātmaka) [as opposed to theoretical knowledge]. By it, the best of Yogins knows of everything that is going on in the universe. [...]”.
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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Full-text (+2): Svanubhava, Pratyakshadarshi, Atmapratiti, Anubhavatmaka, Svanubhavatmaka, Adhyatma, Balake, Dhadanta, Paccakkha, Pancendriya, Experience, Five senses, Pancendriyajnana, Vishvavartana, Anubhava, Supernormal knowledge, Vartana, Gurutu, Guttu, Gomtu.
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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
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Verse 2.4.51 < [Chapter 4 - Vaikuṇṭha (the spiritual world)]
Verse 2.1.109 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
Parables of Rama (by Swami Rama Tirtha)
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Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
(e) Maha Vagga Samyutta Pali < [Chapter VI - Samyutta Nikaya]
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The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
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