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Windless 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 Birch1) A Windless place is denoted by the Sanskrit term Nirvāta, 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. [...] Just as [the flame of] a lamp which has been put in a windless [place] (nirvāta-sthāpita) shines without moving, so the Yogin who has gone into absorption is free from the activities of the world. [...]”.
2) (That which is) Windless is denoted by the Sanskrit term Avāyu, according to the Bṛhadāraṇyikopaniṣat 3.8.6.—Accordingly, while describing the absolute nature of Brahma: “Gārgi said, ‘Yājñavalkya, that which is above the sky, below the earth, between the two and called [past, present and future], is stitched and cross-stitched in what?’ Yājñavalkya said, ‘Gārgi, the Brahmins call that very [thing] the imperishable one. [e.g., It is windless (avāyu) [...]’”.
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)
Full-text (+48): Nirvata, Nivata, Nivatastha, Avata, Vipavana, Sthapita, Nirvatasthapita, Nishcalanga, Avayu, Nirvatasthita, Wind, Shvasa, Dipa, Shvasapracara, Amanas, Restrained, Samita, Lamp, Nivatadipa, Akshara.
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Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 6.19 < [Chapter 6 - Dhyāna-yoga (Yoga through the Path of Meditation)]
Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya) (by Swami Nikhilananda)
Mandukya Karika, verse 3.46 < [Chapter III - Advaita Prakarana (Non-duality)]
Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) (by Arthur Avalon)
Verse 26 < [Section 4]
Heimskringla (by Snorri Sturlson)
Part 14 - Of King Fjolne's Death < [Chapter I - The Ynglinga Saga]
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Verse 6.19 < [Chapter 6 - Dhyana-yoga]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)