Retention: 2 definitions
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Retention means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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 BirchRetention (of the breath) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Vidhāraṇa, according to the Pātañjalayogaśāstra (i.e., the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali) 1.34.—Accordingly, while discussing Prāṇāyāma and Samādhi: “Or [stability of mind is attained] through exhalation and retention (vidhāraṇa) of the breath”.—[Commentary]—“Exhalation is the emission of the abdominal breath through the nostrils with particular care, and retention (vidhāraṇa) is stopping the breath. Through both [of these], one should accomplish stability of mind”.
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).
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Google Books: The Crystal Mirror of Philosophical SystemsRetention refers to one of the “Six Yogas” according to the Kālacakra Tantric corpus.—Accordingly, [while describing the standpoint of the Nyingma philosophical system]: Their explanation of the way to travel the path, as found in the “Basic Heruka Tantra” and other texts, is similar to new mantra schools’ teachings on the Six Yogas [e.g., the completion-stage yoga of retention], the five stages, and Lamdré. [...] However, later Nyingmapas do not seem to make those the primary focus of their teaching and study.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
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Full-text (+185): Dharana, Kumbhaka, Duragraha, Rakshanaraka, Ruddhamutra, Mutrajathara, Pavana, Tatvarupavati, Jala, Pindastha, Tadarammana, Anissarana, Samrodha, Apravritti, Vinigraha, Samstambha, Apratisancara, Avisarga, Kliptibhava, Vilomadhovayu.
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Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra) (by Rama Prasada)
Sūtra 1.34 < [Book 1 - Trance (Samādhi)]
Sūtra 2.53 < [Book 2 - Practice (Sādhana)]
Sūtra 2.18 < [Book 2 - Practice (Sādhana)]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XXXVII - The treatment with an Anuvasana-vasti and an Uttara-vasti
Chapter XXXIV - The injudicious use of emetics and purgatives
Chapter XXXIII - Description of purgative and emetic medicines
Retentions of Indo-Aryan grammatical elements in Norwegian Para-Romani < [Volume 69 (2008)]
Vocalic transfer: A Southeast Asia areal feature < [Volume 40 (1979)]
Proto-language of Shina enclaves in Hindu Kush: Dangari Tongue < [Volume 70 (2009)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Study on knowledge, attitude, and practices of tribal women in Salem. < [2018: Volume 7, October issue 17]
HILIC in pharmaceutical analysis: Overview and applications. < [2015: Volume 4, September issue 9]
Nanoparticles: Targeted Drug Delivery Solutions for Cancer Treatment < [2015: Volume 4, February issue 2]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Efficacy of pranayama in preventing COVID-19 in healthcare staff. < [Volume 14 (issue 1), Jan-Feb 2023]
Chronic urine retention in a young woman: Ayurvedic treatment case. < [Volume 15 (issue 3), May-Jun 2024]
Yogic breathing practices improve lung functions of competitive young swimmers < [Volume 8 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2017]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 8 - Yogic zones (aṣṭāṅgayoga-nirūpaṇa) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Chapter 55 - The mode of propitiating Śiva < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Chapter 91 - Portentous phenomena (ariṣṭa) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
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