Thesaurus: yoga
A species of asceticism among the Hindoos, which consists in a complete abstraction from all worldly objects, by which the votary expects to obtain union with the universal spirit, and to acquire superhuman faculties.
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- n. A species of asceticism among the Hindoos, which consists in a complete abstraction from all worldly objects, by which the votary expects to obtain union with the universal spirit, and to acquire superhuman faculties.
- n. discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion
- n. a system of physical, breathing and meditation exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind
- A species of asceticism among the Hindoos, which consists in a complete abstraction from all worldly objects, by which the votary expects to obtain union with the universal spirit, and to acquire superhuman faculties.
- A species of asceticism among the Hindoos, which consists in acomplete abstraction from all worldly objects, by which the votaryexpects to obtain union with the universal spirit, and to acquiresuperhuman faculties.
- n:100 n. Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion n. a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind