Vidhvamsakaraka, Vidhvaṃsakāraka, Vidhvamsa-karaka: 1 definition
Introduction:
Vidhvamsakaraka 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 BirchVidhvaṃsakāraka (विध्वंसकारक) refers to the “cause of destruction”, 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. [...] Those exceptional persons who desire to become absorbed in the state of the supreme Brahma, for them all the Siddhis become the cause of their ruin (vidhvaṃsakāraka). [...]”.
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)
Relevant text
No search results for Vidhvamsakaraka, Vidhvaṃsakāraka, Vidhvaṃsa-kāraka, Vidhvamsa-karaka; (plurals include: Vidhvamsakarakas, Vidhvaṃsakārakas, kārakas, karakas) in any book or story.