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Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchBeing Simple (i.e., Stupid) refers to one of the tricks used by Yogins to hide their powers (siddhi), according to the Dattātreyayogaśāstra verse 101.4 and Yogatattvopaniṣat 1.76-78.—Accordingly, while discussing the concerns about the use of Siddhis: “[...] The Yogin should behave among people as though dumb, simple (mūḍha) or deaf, in order to keep his powers hidden. If not, then there will surely be many students [who will] undoubtedly ask the master of Yoga [to intervene] in their own affairs. [Because of this,] he will become preoccupied with carrying out their actions and forgetful of his own [Yoga] practice”.
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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Starts with: Simple Path, Simple-leaved grape, Simple-spined carissa.
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The Gospel of Buddha (by Paul Carus)
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 228: Kāmanīta-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]
Jataka 91: Litta-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
Jataka 69: Visavanta-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
Introduction, part 1: History of the study of medicinal plants
64. Meconopsis nipalensis, D.C. < [Papaveraceae (poppy family)]
Introduction, part 3: The materia medica of Sanskrit literature
Folklore of the Santal Parganas
Chapter CLXIV - The Transmigration of Souls < [Part V]
Chapter CLX - The Beginning of Things < [Part V]
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Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
Drugs and Diet (Introduction) < [Chapter 7]
Ritualism in the Medical Texts < [Chapter 8]
Processing of medicines < [Chapter 7]
Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 50 - Garuda liberates Rama and Lakshmana < [Book 6 - Yuddha-kanda]
Chapter 74 - Hanuman goes to the Mountain of Medicinal Herbs < [Book 6 - Yuddha-kanda]
Chapter 108 - A brahmin utters words contrary to dharma < [Book 2 - Ayodhya-kanda]
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