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Poisonous creature 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 BirchPoisonous Creatures are denoted by the Sanskrit term Vi峁sattva, according to the Svacchandatantra verse 12.85.鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淗aving meditated [on the earth element, the S膩dhaka] obtains its Siddhi. [Thus,] he can prevent poisonous creatures (惫颈峁蝉补迟迟惫补) [from moving] and he [himself] is immovable [even if pushed] by everyone; he is just as [solid] as the earth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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Full-text: Aruna, Vishasattva, Srastaushthakarnata, Arun, Acalya, Immovable, Shankavisha, Pacanalaya, Drishtivisha.
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