Yogadanda, Yogadaṇḍa, Yoga-danda, Yogadamda: 6 definitions
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Yogadanda 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.
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In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: DSpace at Pondicherry: Siddha Cult in Tamilnadu (sculpture)Yogadaṇḍa (योगदण्ड).—Representations of the yogic exercises involving the use of yogadaṇḍa are found in many temples such as Nandibeta in Karnātaka; Narasiṃha temple at Lower and Upper Ahobilam in Āndhra Pradesh, Marakāṇam in Tamilnādu, which indicate the strenuous exercises that require sitting in the same posture over long periods.
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)Yogadaṇḍa refers to a “yogic staff”, representing one of the several “attributes” (āyudha) or “accessories” of a detiy commonly seen depicted in Hindu iconography, defined according to texts dealing with śilpa (arts and crafs), known as śilpaśāstras.—The śilpa texts have classified the various accessories under the broad heading of āyudha or karuvi (implement), including even flowers, animals, and musical instruments. Some of the work tools held in the hands of deities are, for example, Yogadaṇḍa.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
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Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryYogadaṇḍa (योगदण्ड).—a magic wand; Sinhās.
Derivable forms: yogadaṇḍaḥ (योगदण्डः).
Yogadaṇḍa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms yoga and daṇḍa (दण्ड).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryYogadaṇḍa (योगदण्ड):—[=yoga-daṇḍa] [from yoga] m. a magic wand, [Siṃhāsana-dvātriṃśikā or vikramāditya-caritra, jaina recension]
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusYōgadaṃḍa (ಯೋಗದಂಡ):—
1) [noun] a mystical wand that has supernatural powers.
2) [noun] a stick, staff, arm rest, etc. used by sages, mystics, etc.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Yoga, Danda, Tanta.
Starts with: Yogadandasana, Yokatantam.
Full-text: Yokatantam, Yogadandasana, Minanatha, Jambavati.
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