A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Recaka
This page describes Recaka which is located on page 104 of the third 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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Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) [by Makarand Gopal Newalkar]
Here inhalation and exhalation are called as puraka and recaka in Yogic language,which is in 1:2 proportion normally. Here, gatirviccheda means to control the speed of puraka and recaka and be in kumbhaka stage or reducing the speed of puraka and recaka. In Hathayogapradipika, eight types of pranayamas, is called as kumbhaka. The eight kumbhakas are:— suryabheda, ujjayi, sitkari, shitali, bhasrika, bhramari, murccha and plavini....
Read full contents: Sutra 2.49 [The definition of pranayama]
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Closing the left nostril well and then exhaling through the right nostril taking 32 seconds is called Recaka. Purakas should be done through the same nostril through which you have done Recaka. (You must do at least ten Pranayamas at a time).Pratyahara.Withdrawing the mind from worldly objects and sensuous pleasures.Dhyana.Keeping your mind fixed on the tip of your nose. Meditation.Dharana.Steadily thinking of things you should know. Concentration.Samadhi.The union of mind with God....
Read full contents: Story of Ashtangayoga
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:The occupation of nondevotee, so-called sannyasis is to always remain engaged in the practice of puraka, kumbhaka, and recaka [Inhaling the breath is called puraka, sustaining it within is called kumbhaka, and finally exhaling it is called recaka. ], but tridandi-sannyasis are concerned with controlling the three urges [of the body, mind, and speech]....
Read full contents: Verse 3.8.135
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