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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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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. n. a system of physical, breathing and meditation exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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