A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Yogadarsana
This page describes Yogadarsana which is located on page 632 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 “Yogadarsana” according to 5 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) [by Deepak bagadia]
Yoga and Jainism both are part nine darsanas of Indian Philosophy, Patanjali s Yoga darsana is astika darsana as it accepts the authority of Veda as against Jainism, which is nastika darsana. The application of the techniques of both these darsanas helps in relieving our day to day stress and achieving perfect health. Though, those are intermediate effects on the path of liberation. Yoga practices are means of balancing and harmonizing the body, mind and emotions....
Read full contents: Part 4 - The Concept and Content of Patanjali Yogadarsana
Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) [by Makarand Gopal Newalkar]
Yogadarshana goes hand in hand with Sankhyadarshana since Yogadarshana has accepted the Sankhya doctrines almost in its entirety save for a few exceptions/additions. It does not have metaphysics of its own. The main difference between the two schools of Philosophies is that Yogadarshana has introduced concept of Ishvara which is symbolized by OM. The study of Yogadarshana of Patanjali in itself is a sadhana. This is so since it is an experiential science....
Read full contents: Part 3d - Astika Darshana (4): Yoga Darshana of Patanjali
Samkhya thoughts in the Mahabharata [by Shini M.V.]
He composed Yogasutras The Yogadarshana of Patanjali is an extolled text book on Raja Yoga. The principles of Nyaya or the Indian logical systems were methodized by Gautama Rishi. The Vaisheshika Sutras were placed in proper order by Kanada. Jaimini composed the Sutras of Mimamsa School which were based on the ritual sections of the Vedas. Vedanta Sutras were composed by Badarayana....
Read full contents: Introduction to Indian philosophy
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