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Untouchable 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 BirchUntouchables are denoted by the Sanskrit term Antyaja, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [The Yogin] should avoid one who says, ‘I am the knower of Brahma’ [but who is also] attached to performing [vedic] sacrifices [that are] connected to the world of transmigration. [Such a person] has lost the benefit of both [Vedic] action and the [Upaniṣadic knowledge of] Brahma [and should be avoided] just as [a Brahmin avoids] an untouchable (antyaja). [...]”.
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)
Full-text (+36): Achuta, Harijan, Achuto, Appatigha Rupa, Dushpradharsha, Mritahara, Candala, Antyavasayi, Nachune, Chutachuta, Antavasayin, Harijana, Ajila, Asprishyate, Tintatavan, Totaccati, Chhutachhut, Asprishyakaru, Tintaccati, Tiruppanaḻvar.
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