Sardhavarsha, Sārdhavarṣa, Sardha-varsha: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Sārdhavarṣa can be transliterated into English as Sardhavarsa or Sardhavarsha, 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 BirchSārdhavarṣa (सार्धवर्ष) (or Sārdhasaṃvatsara) refers to the “time period of one year and a half”, 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. [...] The Yogin who remains in absorption for a year and a half (sārdhasaṃvatsara), [gains] the Siddhi of the water-element. He becomes absorbed in the water-element. [...]”.
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: Varsha, Sardha.
Full-text: Sardhavarshika.
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