Wise men, Wise man: 6 definitions
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Yoga (school of philosophy)
Wise Men are denoted by the Sanskrit term Manīṣin, according to the Śivayogadīpikā by Sadāśivayogīśvara: a text dealing with Śaivism and Haṭhayoga in two hundred and eighty-nine verses.—Accordingly, while discussing the difference between Rājayoga and Śaivayoga: “Truly, Śiva’s yoga is not identical to Rājayoga. [This] is so said by worshippers of Śiva [and] it is apparent to the [higher faculty of] discernment. The difference between the two is taught to those devoted to Śiva. Therefore, the yoga of Śiva is understood only by [those] wise men (manīṣin) . [...]”.
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).
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Wise Men are denoted by the Sanskrit term Dhīmat, according to the 17th century Kaulagajamardana (“crushing the Kaula elephant”) authored by Kāśīnātha or Kṛṣṇānandācala.—Accordingly, [as Īśvara said to Pārvatī]: “Listen, O Pārvatī, I shall give a critique of the Pāṣaṇḍas. Knowing this, a wise man (dhīmat) [manujo dhīmān] is not defeated by them. Those devoted to fake observances; those who rebuke the religion of the Vedas; those who have fallen from caste and religious duties; those who have erred and think themselves learned, they are [all] called Pāṣaṇḍas [because] they act contrary to [true] religion. They fall into a terrifying hell until the end of the world. [...]”
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
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Partial matches: The, The, Wise, Man, Te.
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Search found 326 books and stories containing Wise men, Wise man, The wise man, The wise men; (plurals include: Wise mens, Wise mans, The wise mans, The wise mens). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 480: Akitta-jātaka < [Volume 4]
Jataka 546: The Mahā-Ummagga-jātaka < [Volume 6]
Jataka 396: Kukku-jātaka < [Volume 3]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter XLV - Continuation of the story of the deerlike mind < [Book VII - Nirvana prakarana part 2 (nirvana prakarana)]
Chapter XII - Reasoning on the doubts of the living liberation < [Book VI - Nirvana prakarana part 1 (nirvana prakarana)]
Chapter XLVII - The first step towards liberation < [Book VII - Nirvana prakarana part 2 (nirvana prakarana)]
Brahma Sutras (Nimbarka commentary) (by Roma Bose)
Brahma-Sūtra 3.2.26 < [Adhikaraṇa 6 - Sūtras 22-30]
Brahma-Sūtra 1.2.12 < [Adhikaraṇa 3 - Sūtras 11-12]
Brahma-Sūtra 1.4.25 < [Adhikaraṇa 7 - Sūtras 23-27]
Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 8 - On deciding who is to be worshipped < [Book 1]
Chapter 14 - On the story of Gaṅgā becoming the wife of Nārāyaṇa < [Book 9]
Chapter 1 - On the questions by Śaunaka and others < [Book 1]
Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
Canto XX - The Story of Kuvalayāśva
Canto LI - The Offspring of Duḥsaha
Canto XXXIV - Alarka’s Education: The exposition of Virtuous Custom
Sutrakritanga (English translation) (by Hermann Jacobi)