Vishvajnana, Viśvajñāna, Vishva-jnana: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Viśvajñāna can be transliterated into English as Visvajnana or Vishvajnana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchViśvajñāna (विश्वज्ञान) refers to “knowledge of everything” (that is beyond analytical thought), 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. [...] By means of an absorption of six nights, great intelligence arises, as a result of which, [the Yogin acquires] knowledge of everything (viśvajñāna) that is beyond analytical thought. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Jnana, Vishva.
Full-text: Knowledge of everything.
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