Sukhopaya, Sukhopāya, Sukha-upaya: 4 definitions
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Sukhopaya 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramSukhopāya (सुखोपाय) refers to the “(teachings regarding the) means based on bliss” , according to the commentary on the Mālinīvijayottaratantra.—Accordingly, “The worship of the Liṅga is prescribed in the Śaivasiddhānta in order to impart the knowledge that it consists of the entire cosmic order (viśvādhvan). In the Kula and other scriptures, on the other hand, it is prohibited in order to teach that the cosmic nature is in the body. Here (Trika doctrine is concerned with that) which is of the nature of all things, so how can there be either prohibition or injunction? The practice of the discipline (niyama) (enjoined by other Śaiva schools demands) matted hair and the rest. But in order to achieve the state of oneness (tādātmya) (this kind of discipline) has been abandoned in the Kaula tradition because it teaches the means based on bliss (sukhopāya)”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchSukhopāya (सुखोपाय) refers to an “easy method”, according to Kṣemarāja’s Pratyabhijñāhṛdaya.—Accordingly, while discussing easy methods of Yoga practice: “However, another means is also taught. Because of the removal of all systems of discipline such as Prāṇāyāma, Mudrās and Bandhas, [this] is an easy method (sukhopāya). One whose mind is fixed on the heart by the prescribed method quells thought, which is an obstruction to [cognizing] one's [true] condition. [...]”.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Sukhopāya (सुखोपाय):—[from sukha > sukh] m. an easy means, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
2) [v.s. ...] (ena [instrumental case] ‘easily’, ‘without pains or trouble’ [Pañcatantra])
3) [v.s. ...] mf(ā)n. easy to be obtained, [Pañcatantra]
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Upaya, Sukha.
Full-text: Easy method, Vishvadhvan, Tadatmya, Niyama.
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Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
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