Vinavalamba, Vināvalamba: 1 definition
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Vinavalamba 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 BirchVināvalamba (विनावलम्ब) refers to “being without the support” (of an object of focus), according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] He whose gaze is steady without [any] visible object, whose breath is steady without effort, whose mind is steady without the support (vināvalamba) [of an object of focus], he alone is a Yogin. He is a guru. He is worthy of service. [...]”.
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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