A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Dhyana
This page describes Dhyana which is located on page 530 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Dhyana” according to 96 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Varahi Tantra (English Study) [by Roberta Pamio]
Her dhyana is given at length in verses 51-81....
Read full contents: Chapter 12 - The Dhyanas (supports for the meditation) of the Goddess
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
The eight ancillaries are Yama, Niyama, Asana Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi as mentioned by the wise. 16. The six Angas are in brief Asana, Pranasamrodha, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. 17-18. The definitions of all these separately have been mentioned in Shivashastra and other Shaivite scriptures, especially Kamika etc. They are mentioned in Yogashastras and Puranas also....
Read full contents: Chapter 37 - The Goal of Yoga
Yoga-sutras (Vedanta Commentaries)
It will be seen from this definition that Patanjali s dhyana does not exactly correspond to our usual understanding of the word "meditation." By "meditation" we commonly mean a more or less discursive operation of the mind around a central idea....
Read full contents: Sutras 1-3
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