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| Year : 2013 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 75-81 |
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Anantasamäpatti - A technique prescribed by Pataïjali for the practice of äsana: An analysis of traditional literature
M Jayaraman
Department of Research, Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. M Jayaraman
Department of Research, Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, No. 31, 4th Cross Street, R.K. Nagar, Chennai - 600 028, Tamil Nadu
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2347-5633.157895
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Introduction: Āsana is an important constituent of Yoga. The impact of Anantasamāpatti, a technique for the practice of āsana prescribed by patañ jali, in the practice of Yogāsana remains to be scientifically assessed. Scientific verification presupposes conceptual clarity. A cursory survey of contemporary interpretations reveals that Anantasamāpatti has been represented variously. Objectives and Method: In the light of this contemporary uncertainty, effort is made to refer to and analyse the traditional view point which is preserved in the form of Sanskrit commentaries regarding the meaning and mechanism of working of this technique to assist better understanding and implementation of this most ancient technique in the practice of Yogāsana. Result: Contemporary uncertainty regarding Ananatasamāpatti seems to stem from traditional sources. Conclusion: Based on the literary evidences Ananta is the probable reading and the meaning seems to be Śeṣa. Samāpatti is visualization of oneself as firm and strong like Śeṣa. The mechanism of working seems to be the effect of the mental visualization on physical firmness. And this requires to be practiced along with prayantaśaithilya. |
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