A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Kriyayoga
This page describes Kriyayoga which is located on page 190 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 “Kriyayoga” according to 22 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) [by Makarand Gopal Newalkar]
Kriyayoga is practised for attenuating kleshas and bringing about Samadhi ....
Read full contents: Sutra 2.1-2 [Kriyayoga]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) [by Deepak bagadia]
standards/levels: grhasthadharma and sadhu-dharma (pravrittimarga-nivrittimarga or shravakacara-shramanacara) pramana: means of Acquiring knowledge Yogasutra + Vyasabhasya Tattvartha-sutra 1) pratyaksa: direct perception through senses, 2) Anumana and 3) agama (Inference & Testimony) Knowledge through senses & mind is indirect (paroksa): mati and sruti 1) Direct/ pratyaksa through soul: avadhi, manahparyaya, keval 2) and 3) are same Prime Obstacle and Remedy As above avidya / Pancaklesas Remedy: kriya-yoga...
Read full contents: Part 12 - Similarities and differences of both the Philosophies in Nutshell
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Performance of worship as per injunctions is declared as the Kriya-Yoga of Vasudeva. It is described in different ways in the Vedas and the Tantras. 5. Due to differences in tastes or desires of devotees and to diversity in the forms (i.e. icons) of Vasudeva, it (i.e. Kriya-Yoga) is vast and varied. 6. Verily, there will be no end to it, if it were to be described in its entirety. Hence, I shall narrate to you briefly (me Kriya-Yoga) which enhances devotion. 7....
Read full contents: Chapter 26 - Eligibility for Kriya-Yoga etc.
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