In Hinduism

Yoga (school of philosophy)

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

The Unstruck Sound is denoted by the Sanskrit term Anāhata, 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 two Palas (i.e., twelve breaths), a sound in the heart rises up. [The Yogin] should recognize it to be the unstruck sound (anāhata) and should not fix his mind on it. [...]”.

context information

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).

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Sound.

Query error!

Full-text (+90): Anahata, Sound in the heart, Anahatanatha, Kshara, Anahatatattva, Resonance, Purnima, Kaulini, Sampurna, Khahamsa, Jyotirantargata, Ksharatita, Brahmandakalana, Anahatadhvani, Kalana, Vishnupada, Shankhini, Arava, Kanishtha, Kakinya.

Relevant text

Search found 3 books and stories containing Unstruck sound; (plurals include: Unstruck sounds). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Yogashikha Upanishad (critical study) (by Sujatarani Giri)

Part 2.1d - Anāhata cakra (The heart centre) < [Chapter 5 - Nature of Yoga practice in Upaniṣad]

show preview

The concept of Yoga according to Yoga Upanisads (by Jeong Soo Lee)

2.1. The Nature of Laya-Yoga < [Chapter 6 - Hatha Yoga and other types of Yoga]

show preview

Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)

Section XVII < [Anusasanika Parva]

show preview