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Impression 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.
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In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
: Pure Bhakti: Brahma-samhita“Impression� can be denoted by the Sanskrit term ṃs.—It is included in the English glossary section of the translation of the Brahma-samhita.

Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu�).
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Full-text (+627): Vasana, Samskara, Vinivesa, Goshpada, Vasanamaya, Mudra, Nanaka, Sensorial Impression, Pratimudra, Khandabhra, Dhosara, Dacaka, Lekha, Manimala, Darpa, Bandhamudra, Alikalekha, Ullekha, Capa, Nishan.
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Search found 428 books and stories containing Impression, Impressions; (plurals include: Impressions, Impressionses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Complete works of Swami Abhedananda (by Swami Prajnanananda)
Appendix 2 - Heart and Mind < [Discourse 4 - Doctrine of Karma]
Chapter 1 - Self-control < [Discourse 1 - Spiritual Unfoldment]
Chapter 6 - Secret of Karma < [Discourse 4 - Doctrine of Karma]
Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 960 < [Chapter 16 - Examination of the Import of Words]
Verse 1563 < [Chapter 19b - (B) On analogical cognition]
Verse 2149 < [Chapter 24a - The case for the reliability of the Veda (the Revealed Word)]
Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) (by Makarand Gopal Newalkar)
Sūtra 3.9 [Pariṇāma—transformation] < [Book III - Vibhūti-pāda]
Sūtra 1.47-51 [Nirbīja-Samādhi] < [Book I - Samādhi-pāda]
Sūtra 4.27 < [Book IV - Kaivalya-pāda]
Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra) (by Rama Prasada)
Sūtra 1.11 < [Book 1 - Trance (Samādhi)]
Sūtra 4.8 < [Book 4 - Absolute Independence (Kaivalya)]
Sūtra 3.17 < [Book 3 - Attainment (Vibhūti or Siddhi)]
Yoga-sutra with Bhashya Vivarana (study) (by Susmi Sabu)
The concept of Vasana (latent impression) (in Yoga) < [Chapter 4 - Textual Examination of the Text]
The concept of Samskaras (subliminal impressions) (in Yoga) < [Chapter 4 - Textual Examination of the Text]
The concept of Samapatti (balanced state of mind) < [Chapter 4 - Textual Examination of the Text]
Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya) (by George Thibaut)
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