Significance of Sadhana
Synonyms: Spiritual practice, Discipline, Meditation, Devotion, Worship, Ritual, Yoga, Self-discipline, Practice, Training, Exercise
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Buddhist concept of 'Sadhana'
Sadhana in Buddhism represents essential spiritual practices and disciplines, including rituals and meditations, aimed at achieving enlightenment and personal spiritual goals, deeply intertwined with the teachings of the Buddha and Tantric traditions.
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) Spiritual practices or disciplines aimed at achieving specific spiritual goals, referenced in the context of the excellent mahapurusha's teachings.[1] (2) Practices and manuals composed by sgam po pa aimed at guiding practitioners through the stages of meditative attainment.[2] (3) A spiritual practice or technique, often involving rituals and meditations aimed at achieving a particular goal, such as enlightenment.[3] (4) A spiritual practice or ritual that may involve specific meditations and offerings to deities.[4] (5) A practice or spiritual exercise leading to enlightenment, often involving meditation and specific rituals.[5]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The practices or disciplines that the bodhisattva undertakes to cultivate positive qualities.[6] (2) This term is typically associated with practices in Buddhism aimed at spiritual development, though it isn't explicitly mentioned in the provided text, it is relevant in understanding the context.[7]
From: The Great Chariot
(1) A spiritual practice or discipline aimed at achieving specific goals or realizations.[8]
From: Maha Buddhavamsa鈥擳he Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) Refers to the practice of spiritual attainment, particularly in the context of Buddhist meditation and ethical conduct.[9]
Hindu concept of 'Sadhana'
Sadhana in Hinduism encompasses spiritual practices aimed at devotion, realization of divine consciousness, and attainment of higher states of awareness. It involves disciplined methodologies like meditation and rituals, guiding practitioners toward spiritual goals and enlightenment.
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) Spiritual practices that result in devotees experiencing the eternal associates, holy abodes, and Deities of Shri Krishna.[10] (2) devotional practices that one engages in to progress spiritually and attain higher realms[11] (3) the spiritual practices or discipline pursued by a devotee to attain spiritual goals[12] (4) the means of achieving spiritual goals, often linked to the practice of chanting names.[13] (5) A reference to the practices or efforts made by devotees in the context of attaining their goals.[14]
From: Bhajana-Rahasya
(1) Spiritual practices undertaken in raganuga-bhakti, including the five kinds recognized in the text, that aim to develop one's devotional sentiments.[15] (2) The process of spiritual practice that facilitates the realization of one's transcendental identity.[16] (3) The practice of chanting the holy name (Shri nama-sankirtana), which is integral to spiritual development.[17] (4) The spiritual practice undertaken by devotees to attain realization and bliss through devotion.[18] (5) The spiritual practices undertaken by seekers to attain higher states of consciousness or devotion.[19]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Spiritual practices aimed at achieving personal spiritual goals.[20] (2) Spiritual practice intended to help individuals achieve a connection with the divine.[21] (3) The practices and disciplines undertaken by devotees to achieve their spiritual goals, particularly in the context of bhakti.[22] (4) Spiritual practices or disciplines followed to achieve a particular goal, particularly in the context of jnanis and yogis.[23] (5) The practice of spiritual disciplines and rituals aimed at achieving spiritual progress and goals in devotional life.[24]
From: Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure)
(1) The disciplined practice or action taken by a devotee to cultivate their devotion and deepen their relationship with the divine.[25] (2) The stage of practice and effort in spiritual development leading towards realization.[26] (3) Spiritual practice aimed at achieving a refined state of devotion and developing a personal relationship with Krishna.[27] (4) The spiritual practice undertaken by devotees to achieve perfection in their service to Shri Krishna.[28] (5) Spiritual practice aimed at attaining a deeper connection to the divine.[29]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) The disciplined practice and devotion that leads individuals towards the realization of the divine.[30] (2) A spiritual practice or discipline that involves efforts to achieve a goal, particularly in the context of personal development.[31] (3) Refers to the practices or disciplines undertaken to achieve spiritual goals, emphasizing their necessity in the path of devotion.[32] (4) Spiritual practice or discipline aimed at achieving spiritual goals.[33] (5) Spiritual practices or disciplines aimed at achieving various spiritual goals, whose effectiveness is questioned when practiced in multitude.[34]
From: Haribhakti-sudhodaya
(1) The spiritual practice that signifies the means by which devotees strive for union with the divine.[35]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The practice of spiritual discipline that culminates in the recitation of prayers.[36]
From: Shakti and Shakta
(1) Sadhana denotes the spiritual practice needed to realize the unity of the self with the Supreme Brahman.[37] (2) The spiritual practices or disciplines undertaken to achieve higher consciousness or liberation.[38] (3) The practice or discipline performed by Sadhakas, including Sarvanandanatha, to achieve spiritual goals or enlightenment.[39] (4) Spiritual practice or discipline, particularly those aimed at preparing the mind and body for higher states of consciousness.[40] (5) A spiritual practice mentioned in the text meant to achieve deeper understanding or realization through meditation or rituals.[41]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The means or methods employed by the self to achieve a desired end or fruit.[42] (2) A term which means practice or method but is noted to be used separately in this text, indicating a different focus.[43] (3) Initially presented as a distinct power from the things it resides in, this term later indicates a power that is not separate from the thing itself.[44] (4) Means or accessory in the context of actions, suggesting that the universal is utilized to carry out commands or prohibitions.[45] (5) A term referring to power; however, in this context, it also signifies a broader meaning beyond mere power.[46]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) The spiritual practices including rituals and worship aimed at attaining spiritual goals and pleases the deities.[47] (2) The practice of spiritual discipline aimed at achieving a connection with the divine, often involving prayer, meditation, and rituals.[48] (3) Spiritual practices or disciplines undertaken to achieve spiritual goals or enlightenment.[49] (4) The spiritual practice or discipline aimed at achieving a particular spiritual goal, such as success or divine grace.[50] (5) The practice of meditation and worship aimed at attaining higher states of consciousness or spiritual realization.[51]
From: Gautami Mahatmya
(1) The practice or discipline followed to achieve spiritual goals.[52] (2) The aspirational practice or discipline that contributes to spiritual growth, implicitly referenced in the call for a preceptor.[53]
From: Bhagavad-gita-rahasya (or Karma-yoga Shastra)
(1) Practice or discipline that leads to spiritual enlightenment and knowledge.[54]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Spiritual practices aimed at achieving liberation and self-realization.[55]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) The dedicated practice or discipline that contributes to the development and realization of Knowledge.[56] (2) A disciplined practice or spiritual exercise followed by yogis to achieve spiritual goals and liberation.[57]
From: Thirty minor Upanishads
(1) Spiritual practice or discipline undertaken by yogins to cultivate and purify the mind.[58] (2) Spiritual practices undertaken to achieve spiritual goals, particularly related to sannyasa.[59]
From: Mundaka Upanishad (Madhva commentary)
(1) Spiritual practice or discipline that leads to the attainment of higher knowledge or realization.[60]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) The term used here for the means or practices through which spiritual attainment is pursued.[61]
From: Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres)
(1) Refers to the spiritual practice or discipline undertaken by a practitioner to achieve union with the divine.[62] (2) Specific practices one undertakes in the pursuit of spiritual knowledge and accomplishment, particularly in Yoga.[63] (3) The practices and disciplines undertaken by a practitioner to achieve spiritual goals and unity with divine energy.[64]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) The practice or discipline followed by yogis to attain spiritual goals, encompassing various techniques and meditations.[65]
From: Paduka-panchaka (the five-fold footstool)
(1) The disciplined practice and spiritual exercise aimed at attaining a deeper connection with the divine.[66]
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) The Reason or Probans in the argument.[67] (2) The inferential indicative or Hetu utilized in logical reasoning.[68]
From: Hiranyakesi-grihya-sutra
(1) The systematic performance of spiritual practices, including sacrifice and prayer, conducted during the study rituals.[69]
From: Paraskara-grihya-sutra
(1) Spiritual practice or observance that may be imposed or given up by the student.[70]
From: The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha
(1) The practice or discipline aimed at achieving spiritual goals, often emphasized in contexts of worship, knowledge acquisition, and personal growth.[71]
From: Parama Samhita (English translation)
(1) Spiritual practice that includes the methodologies and techniques used by the devotee to connect with the divine.[72]
Jain concept of 'Sadhana'
In Jainism, Sadhana signifies the disciplined practice of spiritual exercises undertaken by Mahavira, which serves as a crucial element in his journey towards achieving enlightenment and spiritual growth.
From: Acaranga-sutra
(1) The disciplined practice of spiritual exercises that the Venerable Mahavira embraced on his path to enlightenment.[73]
The concept of Sadhana in local and regional sources
Sadhana is a comprehensive term for various spiritual practices and disciplines aimed at personal transformation, self-realization, and connection with the Divine, emphasized across traditions by figures like Gandhi, Vivekananda, and Sri Aurobindo.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A term used to describe the practice of spiritual disciplines that seeks to achieve personal and collective enlightenment.[74] (2) The spiritual practice undertaken by aspirants to achieve enlightenment and deeper connection to the divine.[75] (3) A spiritual practice or discipline that involves devotion and dedication to personal growth, often pursued through artistic expressions like poetry and music.[76] (4) The means or spiritual practice that Shanta represents in the journey of Pai, guiding him towards the fulfillment of his duties.[77] (5) The disciplined practice or effort towards spiritual realization and growth.[78]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This is a term used in the text referring to a specific practice that the Himalayas may or may not be suitable for, indicating a spiritual practice or discipline.[79] (2) This term refers to the spiritual effort, the dedication, and the practice of a great soul, which has led to the admiration of many and is demonstrated within the book's context.[80]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) This term refers to a given quality or reason in the context of anumana, which is used to infer a required quality.[81]