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Weight of the earth 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 Weight of the Earth can be denoted by the Sanskrit term Bhū-Bhāra, 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. [...] If [the Yogin] who abides in absorption remains [in it] up to the end of eighteen days, he obtains the Siddhi called Garimā, by which he possesses the weight of the earth (bhūbhāra). [...]”.
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: World, Earth, Weight.
Full-text: Bhoobhaar, Bhumana, Bhubharadhrik, Bhubhara, Weight, Bharadhrik, Ashtadasha, Ashtadashadina, Garimasiddhi, Ashtadashavasara, Ashtadashahan, Bharakranta, Anantacatushtaya, Adisesha, Gunapalita, Sumitra, Candraprabha.
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Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 10.91 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Verse 4.38 < [Chapter 4 - Brahma-yajna]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 4: Munisuvrata’s parents (king Sumitra and queen Padmāvatī) < [Chapter VII - Śrī Munisuvratanāthacaritra]
Part 24: Bharata’s death < [Chapter VI]
Part 9: Initiation of Vimalavāhana < [Chapter I - Previous incarnation as Vimalavāhana]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Appendix on Tiruvalangadu Copper Plates < [Chapter I - Rajaraja I (a.d. 985 to 1014)]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 94 - Uplifting the Earth (varāha-prādurbhāva) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Jarasandhavadha Mahakavyam (by Pankaj L. Jani)