Dumb: 2 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Yoga
2. Shaktism
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Introduction:

Dumb 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)

Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch

Being Dumb refers to one of the tricks used by Yogins to hide their powers (siddhi), according to the Dattātreyayogaśāstra verse 101.4 and Yogatattvopaniṣat 1.76-78.—Accordingly, while discussing the concerns about the use of Siddhis: “[...] The Yogin should behave among people as though dumb (mūka), simple or deaf, in order to keep his powers hidden. If not, then there will surely be many students [who will] undoubtedly ask the master of Yoga [to intervene] in their own affairs. [Because of this,] he will become preoccupied with carrying out their actions and forgetful of his own [Yoga] practice”.

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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).

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google books: Genesis and Development of Tantra (Shaktism)

Dumb persons are denoted by the Sanskrit term Mūkatva, according to the Siddhayogeśvarīmata: an ancient Sanskrit text devoted to cults of Goddesses as the Vidyāpīṭha or Vidyā Corpus.—In the Siddhayogeśvarīmata, the objectives of rituals are classified as siddhis [e.g., twelve kinds of black magic (abhicāras) such as making someone dumb (mūkatva)]. They belong to the category of supernatural phenomena and seem to be considerably different from the types of wish people expected to gain from the Vedic rituals that still remained within the sphere of everyday life.

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Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

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Search found 185 books and stories containing Dumb; (plurals include: Dumbs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Chapter LXIV - The Dumb Shepherd < [Part I]

Chapter CXXXIV - Ram’s Wife < [Part III]

Chapter XXVIII - The Wife Who Would Not Be Beaten < [Part I]

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Mahavagga, Khandaka 1, Chapter 71 < [Khandaka 1 - The Admission to the Order of Bhikkhus]

Mahavagga, Khandaka 2, Chapter 2 < [Khandaka 2 - The Uposatha Ceremony, and the Patimokkha]

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The portion on thirty-two (cases) where one should not let go forth < [1. Going forth (Pabbajjā)]

On two sent away, etc. < [9. The monks from Campā (Campeyya)]

The story of one suspended for not seeing an offence < [1. Going forth (Pabbajjā)]

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Chapter 14 - The dumb cripple