Vasishtha Samhita
In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Vasishtha Samhita and its impact on today's society. From its origins to its relevance today, Vasishtha Samhita has been the subject of study and interest by academics, researchers and enthusiasts from different disciplines. This article aims to analyze the influence of Vasishtha Samhita on various aspects of our daily lives, as well as its role in shaping our culture, values and beliefs. Through an interdisciplinary approach, we will explore the many facets of Vasishtha Samhita, shedding light on its importance and meaning in the contemporary context.
The Vasishtha Samhita (Sanskrit: वासिष्ठसंहिता, Vāsiṣṭha Saṁhitā, Vasishtha's Collection) is a 13th century medieval Vaishnavite text, one of the first to describe non-seated hatha yoga asanas including the arm-balancing Kukkutasana, Cockerel Pose. It makes use of the 10th century Vimanarcanakalpa, whose verse it paraphrases in prose to describe what may be the first non-seated asana, the arm-balancing Mayurasana, Peacock Pose. These descriptions in turn were exploited by the 15th century Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
The Vasishtha Samhita shares many verses with the Yoga Yajnavalkya, some of which originate in the earlier Padma Samhita.
The text, ascribed to the earlier sage Vasishtha, was compiled by an unknown author of the Vaishnavite Shakta sect. Its 45 chapters cover peace, name-chanting, offerings, sacrifices, astrology, and donation.
References
- ^ Mallinson & Singleton 2017, pp. 87–88, 104–105.
- ^ Atkinson, Simon (2022). Krishnamacharya on Kundalini : the origins and coherence of his position. Bristol: Equinox. p. 31-57. ISBN 9781800501522.
- ^ Joshi, Dinkar (2005). Glimpses of Indian Culture. Star Publications. p. 25. ISBN 978-81-7650-190-3.
- ^ Frawley, David (2014). Vedic Yoga: The Path of the Rishi. Lotus Press. p. 150. ISBN 978-0-940676-25-1.
- ^ Rosen, Richard (2012). Original Yoga: Rediscovering Traditional Practices of Hatha Yoga. Shambhala Publications. p. 264. ISBN 978-0-8348-2740-0.
Sources
- Mallinson, James; Singleton, Mark (2017). Roots of Yoga. Penguin Books. ISBN 978-0-241-25304-5. OCLC 928480104.
- Maheshananda, Swami; Sharma, B. R. (2005). Vasistha Samhita. Kaivalyadhama. ISBN 978-8189485375.
External links
- Sanskrit text of Vasishtha Samhita
- English prose translation by Manmatha Nath Dutt, Elysium Press, Calcutta, 1907
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