Shariralaghu, Śarīralaghu, Sharira-laghu: 1 definition

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Shariralaghu 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.

The Sanskrit term Śarīralaghu can be transliterated into English as Sariralaghu or Shariralaghu, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Yoga (school of philosophy)

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Śarīralaghu (शरीरलघु) [=Śarīralaghutā?] refers to “lightness of body”, according to the Dattātreyayogaśāstra 67c-d-69a-b:—Accordingly, “When purification of the channels occurs, signs manifest externally on the Yogin’s body. I shall mention all of them; lightness of body (śarīralaghutā), radiance, an increase in digestive fire and then leanness of the body should certainly arise”.

Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch
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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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