Ashta-anga-yoga, ashtanga-yoga:

Ashta-anga-yoga, ashtanga-yoga ("eight-limbed union"): the eightfold yoga of Patanjali, consisting of moral discipline (yama), self-restraint (niyama), posture (asana), breath control (pranayama), sensory inhibition (pratyahara), concentration (dharana), meditation (dhyana), and ecstasy (samadhi), leading to liberation (kaivalya)

(See also: Ashta-anga-yoga, ashtanga-yoga, Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)

ashta-sattvika

the eight-fold bodily transformations of ecstatic love for Krishna.

(See also: ashta-sattvika, Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

Ashta Siddhis (Sanskrit). The eight consummations in the practice of Hatha Yoga.

(See also: Ashta Siddhis, Theosophy, Spirituality, Body mind and Soul, Spiritual Dictionary, )

Ashta-mangalas are a set of eight auspiciopus symbols. There is some variation among different traditions about the eight symbols. Digambara Jain tradition: Chhatra (parasol), dhwaja (banner), Kalasha (pot), chauri (wisk), Darpana (mirror), Bhadrasana (seat), fan and vessal. Swetambara Jain tradition: swastika, srivatsa, nandyavarta, vardhmanaka (food vassel), bhadrasana (seat), kalasha (pot), mirror, fish pair. Tibetan Buddhism: Chattra or Parasol, Dhwaja or banner, Sankha or Conch; Shrivasta or an infinite knot, Dharmachakra or the wheel of the law, Kalash ...

Read more here: » Ashta-mangalas: Encyclopedia - Ashta-mangalas

In Hinduism and Vajrayana Buddhism - especially Kalachakra, the Ashta-Dikpalas are the eight gods who rule the eight directions. They are often augmented with two extra deities for the ten directions (the two extra directions being zenith and nadir), when they are known as the Dasha Dikpala. They are: The gods of the cardinal directors, Indra, Varuna, Yama and Kubera, are also known as the Lokapalas. Categories: Hindu gods | Buddhist mythology ...

Read more here: » Ashta dik palaka: Encyclopedia - Ashta dik palaka

This article is in need of attention. You can help Wikipedia by editing it into a better article. Please also consider changing this notice to be more specific. Udupi is a temple town located in Udupi District,near Mangalore, Karnataka state on the south west coast of India. Udupi is the home of a famous Krishna temple and the Ashta Mathas (eight temples). It is also of importance that a large number of Sanskrit scholars can be found in Udupi. Udupi - Origin of the ...

Including:

• Udupi - Origin of the name Udupi
• Udupi - The Ashta Mathas of Udupi
• Udupi - Temples in Udupi

Read more here: » Udupi: Encyclopedia - Udupi

Vallabhacharya (1479 - 1531) was the founder of the Vallabha sect in Indian philosophy. He called his system of thought Shuddhadvaita (pure monism). Vallabhacharya - Everything is Krishna's Leela. According to the version of Vaishnava Theology he espoused; the glorious Krishna in His sat-chid-ananda form is the Absolute Brahman. He is permanently playing out His sport (leela) from His seat in the goloka which is even beyond the divine Vaikuntha, the abode of Vishnu and Satya-loka, the abode of Brahma ...

Including:

• Vallabhacharya - Everything is Krishna's Leela
• Vallabhacharya - Grace the only path in Kali yuga
• Vallabhacharya - Atma-nivedana
• Vallabhacharya - Ashta-chaap

Read more here: » Vallabhacharya: Encyclopedia - Vallabhacharya

Surdas (1483 - 1573) was a Hindu poet, sant and musician of India. He is said to have been blind from birth. Surdas - Prolific composition through Inner Vision. Surdas was a very prolific composer. He is known for his "Sur Sagar" (Ocean of Melody). This magnum opus is said to originally contain 100,000 poems or songs; however, today only 8,000 have survived. These songs on the life and adventures of Krishna were dictated by him to an assistant, who had to write faster than the poet could dictate! End ...

Including:

• Surdas - Prolific composition through Inner Vision
• Surdas - Status of Brij Bhasha raised
• Surdas - Impact on Bhakti movement
• Surdas - Foremost of the Ashta-chaap
• Surdas - Shuddhadvaita

Read more here: » Surdas: Encyclopedia - Surdas

In Hinduism, Nirrith is one of the Ashta-Dikpalas, representing the southwest. She was originally a goddess of death, connected with Devi, who later became the male Ashta-Dikpala. The gender shift also involved a union with Nirrta, the masculine aspect of the female Nirrith. Alternative: Nirriti, Nirrti ...

Read more here: » Nirrith: Encyclopedia - Nirrith

Shruti Vedas Rig Veda Sama Veda Yajur Veda Atharva Veda Brahmanas Aranyakas Upanishads Smriti Itihāsas Mahābhārata Bhagavad Gītā Ramayana Puranas (List) Tantras Sutras (List) Stotras Ashtavakra Gita Gita Govinda Hatha Yoga Pradipika This article is about the god. See 20000 Varu ...

Including:

• Varuna - Notes

Read more here: » Varuna: Encyclopedia - Varuna

Shrivatsa is an ancient auspicious symbol in India. In Jainism, it often marks the chest of the Tirthankara idol. It is one of the ashta-mangalas. It can looks somewhat like a fleur-de-lis, an endless knot, a flower or diamond shaped symbol. ...

Read more here: » Shrivatsa: Encyclopedia - Shrivatsa

Kubera (also Kuvera or Kuber) is the god of wealth and the lord of Uttaradisha in Hindu mythology. He is also known as Dhanapati, the lord of riches. He is one of the Ashta-Dikpalas, representing the north. Kubera is also the son of Sage Vishrava (hence also called Vaisravana), and in this respect, he is also the elder brother of the Lord of Lanka, Ravana. He is said to have performed austerities for a thousand years, in reward for which Brahma, the Creator, gave him immortality and made him god of wealth, guardian of all the treasures of the earth, which h ...

Including:

• Kubera - Buddhists

Read more here: » Kubera: Encyclopedia - Kubera

Udupi is known for the Krishna Mutt (Temple of Lord Krishna). The Krishna Mutt was founded by the Vaishnavite saint Shri Madhvacharya. The daily sevas (offerings to god) and administration of the Krishna Mutt are managed by the Ashta Mathas (8 temples). Each of the Ashta Mathas perform temple management activities for two years in a cyclical order. During the Paryaya festival, the temple management is handed over to the next ...

See also:

Udupi, Udupi - Origin of the name Udupi, Udupi - The Ashta Mathas of Udupi, Udupi - Temples in Udupi

Read more here: » Udupi: Encyclopedia II - Udupi - The Ashta Mathas of Udupi

Beta Ray Bill - Origins. Beta Ray Bill's race, the Korbinites, once lived near the core of an unnamed galaxy - until, due to the machinations of Surtur, the galactic core exploded. A large proportion of the Korbinites died, while the remainder sought to leave to search for more hospitable planets. While ten thousand giant ships were prepared for the evacuation, they attempted to fashion a champion to guard the ships as they went, while the people travelled in suspended animation. The first attempt, to build a bio-machine called "Alpha Ray," fai ...

See also:

Beta Ray Bill, Beta Ray Bill - Fictional Biography, Beta Ray Bill - Origins, Beta Ray Bill - Confronting Thor, Beta Ray Bill - A New Hammer, Beta Ray Bill - The Surtur War, Beta Ray Bill - Ragnarok, Beta Ray Bill - Ashta, Beta Ray Bill - Appearances in other media

Read more here: » Beta Ray Bill: Encyclopedia II - Beta Ray Bill - Fictional Biography

Jains have few core symbols. One Jain symbol incorporates a wheel on the palm of the hand. The holiest one is a simple unadorned swastika or svastika. Major Jains symbols include: 24 Lanchhanas for Tirthankaras The Ashta-mangalas Om Triratna and Shrivatsa symbols. The dreams of Tirthankara's mother Dharma-chakra and Siddha-chakra ...

See also:

Jainism, Jainism - Overview of Jain Dharma, Jainism - Universal History and Jain Cosmology, Jainism - Beliefs and practices, Jainism - Jain Symbols, Jainism - Jain Literature, Jainism - Jain Worship and Rituals, Jainism - Digambar and Shvetambar Traditions, Jainism - Geographical spread and influence, Jainism - Jain Contributions to Indian Culture, Jainism - Jainism and Indian Archaeology, Jainism - Holy sites, Jainism - Jain Temples in the West, Jainism - Holy days, Jainism - Jainism and other religions

Read more here: » Jainism: Encyclopedia II - Jainism - Jain Symbols

He is a Lokapala and an Aditya. In art, he is depicted with green or red skin, red clothes, and riding a buffalo. He holds a loop of rope in his left hand with which he pulls the soul from the corpse. He is the son of Surya (Sun) and twin brother of Yami, or Yamuna, traditionally the first human pair in the Vedas. He was also worshiped as a son of Vivasvat and Saranya. He is one of the Ashta-Dikpalas and represents the south. He reports to Lord Shiva the Destroyer, an aspect of Trimurti (Hinduism's triune Godhead). Three hymns (10, 14, and 3 ...

See also:

Yama, Yama - Characteristics of Yama, Yama - Subordination to Shiva and Vishnu, Yama - Yamas as codes of conduct, Yama - Yama in popular culture

Read more here: » Yama: Encyclopedia II - Yama - Characteristics of Yama

As the continuation of Zeta Gundam, this series once again follows the story of the Anti Earth Union Group (AEUG) battleship Argama after Zeta's final episode. To fight off the Axis Zeon, now called the Neo Zeon, Captain Bright Noa recruits a group of teenage junk collectors led by the loudmouthed but powerful Newtype Judau Ashta to pilot the Argama's mobile suits. Now sporting a line up of the behemoth MSZ-010 Double Zeta Gundam and the returning MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam, RX-178 Gundam Mk-II and Gundam-like MSN-00100 Hyaku S ...

See also:

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ - Overview, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ - Story, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ - Openings & Endings

Read more here: » Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ: Encyclopedia II - Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ - Story

 Ashta:

eight

(See also:  Ashta, Body Mind and Soul)

ashta:

ashta - eight

(See also: ashta, Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

Ashta:

Ashta: eight.

(See also: Ashta, Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)