Catuhshvasa, Catuh-shvasa, Catuḥśvāsa: 1 definition
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Catuhshvasa 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.
The Sanskrit term Catuḥśvāsa can be transliterated into English as Catuhsvasa or Catuhshvasa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Chatuhshvasa.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchCatuḥśvāsa (चतुःश्वास) refers to “(the time of) four breaths”, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Now], I shall define the nature of that highest, mind-free absorption which arises for those devoted to constant practice. [...] By means of an absorption for four breaths (catuḥśvāsa), the nutrient fluids which have gone into the seven bodily constituents produce a balanced strengthening of [these] constituents, because of their conjunction. [...]”.
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 āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
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Partial matches: Shvasa, Catuh, Catur.
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