About Samhita

Saṃhitā literally means "put together, joined, union", a "collection", and "a methodically, rule-based combination of text or verses". Saṃhitā also refers to the most ancient layer of text in the Vedas, consisting of mantras, hymns, prayers, litanies and benedictions.
Bhujangasana

Bhujangasana – The Cobra Pose

22
Sep
2020
Yoga
or Cobra Pose is a reclining back-bending in and as exercise. It is commonly performed in a cycle of asanas in (Salute to the ) as an alternative to Urdhva Mukha Svanasana. The name comes from the words Bhujanga, "snake" or "cobra" and asana, "posture" or "seat", from the resemblance to a cobra with its hood raised. Bhujangasana is the Sanskrit name for a popular  .
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KUNDALINI YOGA

Kundalini yoga – A Tantric Yoga

28
Aug
2020
Tantrism, Vajrayāna, Yoga
is derived from which is defined in Vedantic as the energy that lies dormant at the base of the spine until it is activated and channeled upward through the in the process of spiritual perfection. Kundalini is believed to be power associated with the divine feminine. Kundalini as a school of yoga is influenced by Shaktism and schools of . It derives its name through a focus on .
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King of East – Dhritarashtra

21
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
is the of Kuru Kingdom with its capital Hastinapur. Dhritarashtra was born blind and became father to one hundred sons and one daughter Dushala by his wife Gandhari. The Life of Dhritarashtra In this section, we are going to learn about the life of Dhritarashtra. After that, we will learn about the short etymological description of the word Dhritarashtra itself. And Finally, we will highlight the role of Dhritarashtra in the epic Mahabharata. Dhritarashtra .
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Alakh Niranjan – Alakh Niranjan murmu in Yoga tradition

Alakh Niranjan the foundation of spiritual light

30
Jun
2019
Hinduism, Yoga
meaning Alakh means A-Lakhshana which means: Beyond identifying features (lakhshana) or attributes It refers to Attributeless or Nirguna in here. This idea comes from traditions originating in Swetashwetara Upanishad. This particular Upanishad deals with Yoga, Vedantic Monotheism as well as as Sat-Chit-Ananda. Legend of Alakh Legend has it, that the slogan or elating cry for the Supreme Being was first coined by Matsyendranath. is popularly regarded as the "second " .
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Trimurti – Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva

19
Jun
2019
Culture, Gods, Hinduism
The is a concept in in which the cosmic functions of creation, maintenance, and destruction are personified by the of  the creator, the maintainer or preserver and the destroyer or transformer. These three deities have been called "the triad" or the "Great ". However, the and medieval texts of Hinduism feature many triads of and , some of which do not include Shiva. Trimurti - The supreme lords The Hindu .
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Rigveda (padapatha) manuscript in Devanagari, early 19th century

Glossary of Sanskrit words & phrases

6
Aug
2017
Buddhism, Hinduism
The following list consists of notable concepts that are derived from Hindu and Buddhist cultures and associated traditions, which are expressed as words in Sanskrit or other Indic languages and Dravidian languages. The main purpose of this list is to make it easy for one to find specific concepts, and to provide a guide to unique concepts of and all in one place. Many Sanskrit concepts have an Indian secular meaning as well as .
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