Akarshavidhana, Ā첹ṣaԲ, Akarsha-vidhana: 1 definition
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Akarshavidhana 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.
The Sanskrit term Ā첹ṣaԲ can be transliterated into English as Akarsavidhana or Akarshavidhana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchĀ첹ṣaԲ (आकर्षविधान) refers to the “rite of (magically) summoning (wine)�, according to the Brahmayāmala-tantra (or Picumata), an early 7th century Śaiva text consisting of twelve-thousand verses.—Accordingly, [while describing a ṻ-Բ (foreceful practice)]: “[When the Sādhaka] remains [in the hole] for up to one day, he is freed from all sins. By the second day he [gains] the desired Siddhi [arising from] the mantra. By day three, he accomplishes the rite of [magically] summoning wine (ⲹ-첹ṣaԲ). On the fourth, he is sure to see [the Yoginī,] Pūtanā, along with the Mothers. [...]�

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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