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Month 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.
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In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchA Month can be denoted by the Sanskrit term Māsa, 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. [...] Remaining in absorption for the [following] times; moments, breaths, Palas, Nāḍīs, Praharas, days, months (māsa) and years, [the Yogin] then goes to the highest reality. [...]”.
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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Starts with: Montai, Montaiyuru, Montan, Montani, Montaniyan, Monthu.
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Full-text (+3878): Karttika, Vaishakha, Pausha, Margashirsha, Phalguna, Caitra, Masha, Ashadha, Magha, Bhadrapada, Nabhas, Shravana, Adhimasa, Caturmasya, Jyaishtha, Ashvayuja, Nabhasya, Madhava, Hemanta, Shuklapaksha.
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Search found 487 books and stories containing Month, Months, The month; (plurals include: Months, Monthses, The months). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Devala-smriti (critical study) (by Mukund Lalji Wadekar)
6.2. Staying at one place, during rainy season < [Chapter 9 - The distinctive features of the Devalasmriti]
Chapter 7 - The home of Devala
8.1. The rules regarding Sravasauca < [Chapter 9 - The distinctive features of the Devalasmriti]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 1 - The Greatness of the Holy Bath in Vaiśākha < [Section 7 - Vaiśākhamāsa-māhātmya]
Chapter 1 - Fruit of the Holy Bath in the Month of Mārgaśīrṣa < [Section 5 - Mārgaśīrṣa-māhātmya]
Chapter 21 - Importance of Viṣṇu worship at Gomatī Tīrtha < [Section 4 - Dvārakā-māhātmya]
Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 129 - Guidelines for storing and selling grains (argha-kāṇḍa)
Chapter 178 - Vows observed on the third lunar day
Brihat Jataka by Varahamihira [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
Verse 4.16 < [Chapter 4 - Impregnation]
Verse 7.10 < [Chapter 8 - Dashas and Antar Dashas]
Verse 4.9 < [Chapter 4 - Impregnation]
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