Shakti-chalana, Śakti-chālana: 1 definition
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Shakti-chalana 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: Wisdom Library: YogaFrom the Haṭha Yogha Pradīpikā (chapter III): “Kutilāngī (crooked-bodied), Kuṇḍalinī, Bhujangī (a she-serpent) Śakti, Iśhwarī, Kundalī, Arundhatī,—all these words are synonymous.” (śl. 104) and “As a door is opened with a key, so the Yogī opens the door of mukti by opening Kuṇḍalinī by means of Haṭha Yoga.” (śl. 105)
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: Chalana, Shakti.
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