A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Vyana
This page describes Vyana which is located on page 607 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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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Vyana” according to 80 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Markandeya Purana [by Frederick Eden Pargiter]
Having first taken one sip of water, let him remain silent with mind composed; and then is prescribed the first oblation to the vital air called Prana, and the second should be to the vital air Apana; and the next to that called Sam-ana; the fourth to that called Udana; and the fifth to that called Vy-ana. Having performed these oblations separately, while restraining his breath, he should at length eat according to his inclination....
Read full contents: Canto XLI - The Yogi’s religious course
Prashna Upanishad (Madhva commentary) [by Srisa Chandra Vasu]
Vyana Vyana Buddhic plane... The heart and blood circulatory vessels. Vayu or Air. Udana Udana Mental plane... The throat (?) Fire Thus the five physiological pranas may be translated as 1. Sensory, 2. Excretory, 3. Assimilative, 4. Circulatory, 5. Hypnotic and Respiratory, or ejectory functions. Mantra 3.10. 10. As is one s idea at the time of death, such is his next incarnation; for with that idea uppermost, the Jiva approaches the Prana....
Read full contents: Chapter 3 - Third Prashna
Chandogya Upanishad (Madhva commentary) [by Srisa Chandra Vasu]
[The Commentator now explains the words of Mantra 5, “therefore the works which require strength are performed through Vyana.”] Since it performs all works of strength (virya) it is called Vyana. (They are performed ready by the Lord dwelling in Vyana alone). Therefore, let one always worship Vishnu residing in Vyana (and nobody else.)...
Read full contents: First Adhyaya, Third Khanda (12 mantras)
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