Sense object: 2 definitions
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Sense object 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)
The Sense Objects are denoted by the Sanskrit term Viṣaya, according to the Sarvajñānottara 29.40.—Accordingly, while describing the no-mind state: “Having thrown off attachment to sense objects (viṣaya), one should [thus] eliminate one's mental activity. When one goes to the state of no mind, then that is the supreme bliss”.
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).
Shaiva philosophy
Sense-objects constitute obstacles in realizing the Supreme Reality, according to the Cittānubodhaśāstra by Rājanaka Bhāskarakaṇṭha: an 18th century text dealing with aspects of Kashmir Śaivism such as the Pratyabhijñā (lit. “divine recognition”) philosophical branch.—The purport of the Cittānubodhaśāstra is to awaken the mind and to make it realize the truth of its own nature. [...] The first chapter enumerates the sense-objects which constitute an obstacle in realizing the Supreme Reality and describes the necessary ways and means to attain the knowledge of truth. It gives a survey the views of the different systems on dvaita and advaita, on bondage and liberation, and explains the triad of knower, knowledge and object of knowledge (mātā, māna, meya), the reality of Paramaśiva, of the world and its objects.
Shaiva philosophy is a spritiual tradition within Hinduism that includes theories such as the relationship between the Atman (individual soul) and Siva, the nature of liberation (moksha), and the concepts of maya (illusion) and shakti (divine energy). Saiva philosophy teaches that union with Shiva can be achieved through knowledge, devotion, and spiritual practice. It encompasses major branches like Shaiva Siddhanta and Kashmir Shaivism.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+409): Vicaya, Kamatanha, Chen yu, Nirvishaya, Bhojana, Arammana, Kama, Samyoga, Five sense-objects, Apaha, Vishayapaha, Manojnavishaya, Se chen, Fa chen, Manojna, Nirasya, Attachment, Sheng chen, Vatthu Kama, Vismriti.
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Bhagavad-gita (with Vaishnava commentaries) (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 2.59 < [Chapter 2 - Sāṅkhya-yoga (Yoga through distinguishing the Soul from the Body)]
Verse 3.34 < [Chapter 3 - Karma-yoga (Yoga through the Path of Action)]
Verse 2.70 < [Chapter 2 - Sāṅkhya-yoga (Yoga through distinguishing the Soul from the Body)]
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 1 - The classifications of man (purusha) < [Sharirasthana (Sharira Sthana) — Section on Human Embodiment]
Chapter 1 - The Quest for Longevity (dirgha-jivita) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 8 - The Discipline of the Senses (indriya-upakrama) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Chapter 1 - Relation Between Manodvara And Vinnana < [Part 6]
Chapter 6 - Follow-up Vithi < [Part 3]
Chapter 5 - Tanha And Samsara < [Part 6]
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Chapter 32a - The Buddha’s Thirteenth Vassa on Cālika Hill < [Volume 4]
Part 11 - Dependent Origination: Paṭiccasamuppāda < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
Biography (27): Bāhiya Dārucīriya Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
Catusacca Dipani (by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw)
Sense Object And Suffering < [Part I - The Manual Of The Four Noble Truths]
Letters about Vipassana (by Nina van Gorkom)