Seven bodily constituents: 1 definition
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Seven bodily constituents 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 BirchThe Seven Bodily Constituents are denoted by the Sanskrit term Saptadhātu, 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. [...] By means of an absorption for four breaths, the nutrient fluids which have gone into the seven bodily constituents (saptadhātu) produce a balanced strengthening of [these] constituents, because of their conjunction. [...]”.
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: Saptadhatu, Paricchada, Seven constituents, Kritatopa, Sudhasvarupin, Samavayatas, Sudhasvarupini, Pushti, Tattvaraga, Anuranjita, Sudha, Catuhshvasa, Strengthening, Balancing, Raganuranjita, Amanaskayoga.
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