Shariralaghuta, Śarīralaghutā, Sharira-laghuta: 1 definition
Introduction:
Shariralaghuta 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 Śarīralaghutā can be transliterated into English as Sariralaghuta or Shariralaghuta, 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 BirchŚarīralaghutā (शरीरलघुता) 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”.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sharira, Laghuta.
Full-text: Shariralaghu, Laghuta, Lightness.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Shariralaghuta, Śarīra-laghutā, Sarira-laghuta, Śarīralaghutā, Sariralaghuta, Sharira-laghuta; (plurals include: Shariralaghutas, laghutās, laghutas, Śarīralaghutās, Sariralaghutas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The body in early Hatha Yoga (by Ruth Westoby)
Yogatattva Upanishad (translation and study) (by Sujata Jena)
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
The role of triphaladhi taila in reduction of body weight - a case report < [2018, Issue XII, December]