Viparitakarani, Viparītakaraṇī, Viparita-karani: 2 definitions

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In Hinduism
1. Yoga
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Viparitakarani 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: Wisdom Library: Yoga

Viparītakaraṇī (विपरीतकरणी, “legs-up-the-wall posture”) is a Sanskrit word referring to a type of posture (āsana) used in Yoga. It is composed of the words viparīta (inverted), karaṇī (act; deed).

Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch

Viparītakaraṇī (विपरीतकरणी) or simply Viparīta refers to a particular Yoga practice, according to the Dattātreyayogaśāstra 146-47 (Cf. Haṭhapradīpikā 3.79 and Śivasaṃhitā 3.36 and 5.7).—Accordingly, “The action called Viparīta [by which the body is inverted] destroys all diseases. For one who frequently practises it, their digestive fire increases. [That person] should certainly procure plenty of food, O Sāṅkṛti, [because] if little food [is eaten], the digestive fire burns up [the body]”.

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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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