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Uvula 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 Uvula is known in Sanskrit as Rājadanta, and is used in the Lotus Pose as part of Yogic exercises, according to the Dattātreyayogaśāstra verse 35-38ab.—Accordingly, while describing the lotus pose (padmāsana): “[...] Having lifted the uvula (rājadanta) with the tongue; having fixed the chin on the chest and having drawn in the breath slowly according to his capacity, he should fill [the region of] the stomach. After that, he should exhale the breath slowly according to his capacity. This is said to be padmāsana, which destroys all diseases”.
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: Uvularia grandiflora, Uvularia perfoliata, Uvularia sessilifolia.
Ends with: Ceruvula, Kituvula, Muvula.
Full-text (+87): Galashundika, Lambika, Adhojihvika, Upajihva, Ghantika, Pratijihva, Talujihva, Sudhasrava, Alijihvika, Alijihva, Potajibha, Padajibha, Gojihvika, Shundika, Pula, Suna, Rajadanta, Pratijivha, Adhojivhika, Piraticikuvai.
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Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda) (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Sūtra 3.30 < [Third Chapter (Vibhuti Pada)]
Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study) (by Arpita Chakraborty)
17. Śāṇḍilya Upaniṣad on OM < [Chapter 2 - “Om” and its Esoteric Significance]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 27 - Escaping death and attainment of Śiva < [Section 5 - Umā-Saṃhitā]
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 7 - The Enumeration of the Parts of the Body (sharira-sankhya) < [Sharirasthana (Sharira Sthana) — Section on Human Embodiment]
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
The perception of surgery < [Chapter 9]
Thirty minor Upanishads (by K. Narayanasvami Aiyar)