Bliss of absorption: 1 definition
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Bliss of absorption means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchThe Bliss of Absorption is denoted by the Sanskrit term Laya-膧nanda, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.鈥擜ccordingly, as 莫艣vara says to V膩madeva: 鈥淸...] [Now], I shall define the nature of that highest, mind-free absorption which arises for those devoted to constant practice. [...] In two days and nights, the Yogin who is completely immersed in the bliss of absorption (濒补测腻苍补苍诲补) and free of volition, experiences taste even from afar. [...]鈥�.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as 膩sanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
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Partial matches: Absorption, Blis.
Full-text: Kaivalyadani, Cittalayananda, Layananda, Murchita, Sumurchita, Complete immersion, Citsukha, Sukharupini, Sukharupin, Dviha, Dviratra, Ahoratradvaya, Ratradvaya, Ahodvaya, Dinadvaya, Dvidina, Dvivasara, Dvyahoratra, Sankalpavarjita, Vasaradvaya.
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The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
1.3. Enlightenment Factor of Effort < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 5 - 峁氠梗abha鈥檚 discourse on the Path of Liberation < [Book 5 - Fifth Skandha]
Chapter 7 - Prahl膩da, enlightened while in mother鈥檚 womb < [Book 7 - Seventh Skandha]