A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Hathayoga
This page describes Hathayoga which is located on page 17 of the second 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 “Hathayoga” according to 33 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) [by Makarand Gopal Newalkar]
Taimni explains, hatha yoga is based on the principle that chages of consiouness can be bought about by setting in motion certain kinds of subtler forces(prana, kundalini) in physical body.For this preparation of physical body,various postures are described. Of course, there should be no vibrations or excess pressure on muscles....
Read full contents: Sutra 2.46 [Asana—posture]
Serpent Power (Kundalini-shakti), Introduction [by Arthur Avalon]
The first form of purity is the external cleansing of the body, particularly dealt with by Hatha-yoga (v. post); and the second is gained through the science of the Self (Adhyatma-vidya)....
Read full contents: Chapter 6 - Practice (Yoga: Laya-Krama)
Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) [by Arthur Avalon]
(* 10) One of the Mudras of Hatha-Yoga. See Introduction. (* 11) Kha has three meanings—viz-„ Ether, Brahman, and space between eyebrows (Ajna). Brahmananda, the commentator of the Hathayoga- pradipika, adopts the last meaning in interpreting this verse (Ch. III, v. 41), and in commenting on v. 55 of the Hathayoga-pradipika gives it the meaning of Brahman. (* 12) Lit. , tongue. (* 13) What moves about in the sky or ether....
Read full contents: Verse 36
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