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Hiranyagarbhashastra, ᾱṇyśٰ, Hiranyagarbha-shastra: 1 definition

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Hiranyagarbhashastra 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 ᾱṇyśٰ can be transliterated into English as Hiranyagarbhasastra or Hiranyagarbhashastra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Yoga (school of philosophy)

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: Shodhganga: Patanjalayogasutra bhasyavivarana (a study)

ᾱṇyśٰ (हिरण्यगर्भशास्त्�) is the name of a treatise written by Hiraṇyagarbha [Cf. Ram Shankar Bhattacharya, An Introduction to the Yogasutra, pp. 16-17].—The indication of a treatise related to Hiraṇyagarbha, i.e., Hairaṇyagarbha in the Pātañjalayogasūtrabhāṣyavivaraṇa, Ahirbudhnya-saṃhitā, etc. points to the existence of an ancient Togin named Hiraṇyagarbha. It is to be noted that the creator Brahmā also bears the name Hiraṇyagarbha. In addition, some scholars mention a treatise written by, Hiraṇyagarbha known as ᾱṇyśٰ. Some say that, the philosophy of Yoga was expounded by the sage Kapila, the founder of Sāṅkhya philosophy who is otherwise known as Hiraṇyagarbha.

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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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