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State of absorption 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 State of Absorption is denoted by the Sanskrit term Laya-Bhāva, 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. [...] In four days and nights, there is no doubt that the best of Yogins knows [the feeling of] touch even from afar, by virtue of the state of absorption (layabhāva). [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Absorption, State.
Full-text (+4): Layabhava, Paricyuta, Sukhasvada, Caturahan, Touching, Caturvasara, Sparsha, Prabhavat, Caturratra, Ratracatushka, Ahashcatushka, Caturdina, Caturahoratra, Vasaracatushka, Ahoratracatushka, Dinacatushka, Pipasabhava, Kshudbhava, Sahajastha, Illness.
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Parables of Rama (by Swami Rama Tirtha)
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Yoga-sutras (Vedanta Commentaries)
Sūtras 46-49 < [Part II - Yoga and its Practice]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 4.1 - Meaning and purpose of Yoga < [Chapter 2 - Yoga philosophy and practices]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Transcendental Dependent Arising (by Bhikkhu Bodhi)
Part 6 - Concentration < [Part 2 - An Exposition Of The Upanisa Sutta]
Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) (by Makarand Gopal Newalkar)
Siddhis—Supernormal powers < [Book III - Vibhūti-pāda]