Yogavartika, Yogavartikā, Yoga-vartika, Yogavārṭīkā: 5 definitions
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Yogavartika 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)
Yogavārṭīkā (योगवार्टीका) is the name of a work dealing with the Yoga system of Philosophy. It deals with—A commentary on Vyāsa’s Yoga-bhāṣya. By Vijñāna Bhikṣu. N. W. P. and Cf. Oudh Catalogue. VI. Yoga-vāsiṣṭha. Vide No. 85.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Yogavartikā (योगवर्तिका).—a magical lamp or wick.
Yogavartikā is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms yoga and vartikā (वर्तिका).
Yogavartikā (योगवर्तिका).—f. a magic lamp (see varti), Da- śak. in
— Cf. vartaka.
Yogavartikā is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms yoga and vartikā (वर्तिका).
Yogavartikā (योगवर्तिका):—[=yoga-vartikā] [from yoga] f. a magical wick, [Daśakumāra-carita]
Yogavartikā (योगवर्तिका):—(so richtiger), die Bed. ist Zauberdocht.
Yogavartikā (योगवर्तिका):—f. Zauberdocht.
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.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Yogavartika, Yogavartikā, Yoga-vartika, Yoga-vartikā, Yogavārṭīkā; (plurals include: Yogavartikas, Yogavartikās, vartikas, vartikās, Yogavārṭīkās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yoga-sutra with Bhashya Vivarana (study) (by Susmi Sabu)
Commentaries on Yogasutra < [Chapter 2 - Origin and Development of Yoga Philosophy]
Notes and References for chapter 4 < [Chapter 4 - Textual Examination of the Text]
Minerals and Metals in Sanskrit literature (by Sulekha Biswas)
5. A Note on some Salts and Natural Products < [Chapter 9 - The Rasaratna-samuccaya—a pinnacle in the Indian iatro-chemistry]
7. Materials discussed in the Angavijja and Amarakosha < [Chapter 8 - Non-gem Minerals and Metals in Rasa-shastra]
The validity of Anumana (inference) in Nyaya system (by Babu C. D)
Glimpses of History of Sanskrit Literature (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
Chapter 28.3 - Introduction to the Yoga school of Philosophy < [Section 4 - Classical Sanskrit literature]
Yoga Upanishads (study) (by Heena B. Kotak)
Notes and References for chapter 1 < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
A critical study on historical background of yoga darshana and ayurveda < [Volume 6, Issue 3: May - June 2019]