Worshipper, Worshiper: 4 definitions
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In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Worshippers (of some deity) are denoted by the Sanskrit term Arcin, 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 (arcin) 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. [...]”.
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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Full-text (+953): Upasaka, Pujaka, Shaiva, Bhaktavatsala, Pujayitri, Pashupata, Shakta, Haridasa, Aradhaka, Upasitri, Saura, Bhakta, Suryabhaktaka, Ganapatya, Yashtri, Paurushika, Arcaka, Pujari, Buddhopasaka, Haribhakta.
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