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Smell 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 BirchSmells can be denoted by the Sanskrit term Āsana, 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 a day and night, the Yogin who is steady in his seated posture knows smells (gandha) from afar, because of the cessation of the activity of his mind. [...]”.
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)
Starts with: Smelly-berry vitex.
Ends with: Control over smell.
Full-text (+1075): Gandha, Ghrana, Durgandha, Ghra, Nirgandha, Vishra, Ghratri, Putigandha, Nal, Ghranendriya, Sugandha, Puti, Sagandha, Ghaneri, Daurgandhya, Four Smells, Hiravatana, Atigandha, Ambashtana, Ugrasa.
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Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 2 - The blossoming of prognostic symptoms (pushpitaka) < [Indriyasthana (Indriya Sthana) — Section on Sensorial Prognosis]
Chapter 4 - Anomalies of Urinary Secretion (prameha-nidana) < [Nidanasthana (Nidana Sthana) — Section on Pathology]
Chapter 12 - Prognosis from Powder resembling Cow-dung Powder (gomaya-curna) < [Indriyasthana (Indriya Sthana) — Section on Sensorial Prognosis]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.1. Use of Candana (Sandal) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
1.8. Use of Aguru (Agallochum) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
2.12. Pharmaceutical use of Perfumes < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari (by K. A. Subramania Iyer)
Verse 1.98 < [Book 1 - Brahma-kāṇḍa (or Āgama-samuccaya)]
Verse 3.1.47 < [Book 3 - Pada-kāṇḍa (1): Jāti-samuddeśa (On the Universal)]
Verse 3.14.25 < [Book 3 - Pada-kāṇḍa (14): Vṛtti-samuddeśa (On Ccomplex Formation)]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 1 - On astikāyas < [Chapter 10]
Part 4 - Isles and seas < [Chapter 8]
Chapter 1: Life in Utpala < [Book 11]
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 11 - Examination of Gems that are to be entered into the Treasury < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Chapter 12 - Conducting Mining Operations and Manufacture < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Chapter 20 - Duty towards the Harem < [Book 1 - Concerning Discipline]
Bodhinyana (by Ajahn Chah)
Part 1 - The Trap Of The Senses < [Chapter 4 - The Two Faces Of Reality]
Part 4 - Theory And Practice < [Chapter 7 - Reading The Natural Mind]
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