Algebraic texts in Sanskrit are thus shaped like lists of operations where the progress of the algorithm seems, at first sight, more valued than its understanding. Nevertheless, the prescription of algorithmic operations delivers some clues as to what the author expected his readers to do or to ...
Sanskrit, the language of the Vedas and Vedic thought, is one of world's oldest tongues. It is from Sanskrit that present-day Indian languages such as Hindi, Gujarati and Bengali were conceived. While Sanskrit is a difficult language to master, learning it through Hindi makes it easier, as...
The word ‘mantra’ comes from Sanskrit. It’s meaning a sound or phrase that is repeated to aid concentration in meditation practice. Many people use mantras as affirmations to calm their minds and focus on positive thoughts. Mantras are not just limited to religious practices; anyone can be...
The term “yoga,” which is derived from the Sanskrit for “union,” actually encompasses an entire discipline that includes movement, meditation and lifestyle. Hatha, meaning “force,” technically is any kind of yoga class involving asanas. If you’ve ever heard of a sun salutatio...
The word “chakra” is Sanskrit for “wheel.”And that’s exactly what it is: wheels of energy in the body, with the seven main ones stacked like a ladder from the base of your spine to the crown of your head. When they spin in harmony, your whole system is harmonious. ...
Personally, I memorize vocabulary in Latin, Sanskrit, German and Chinese each and every week. I rotate between these languages partly because it’s fun, partly because I’m harnessing the power of interleaving as a memory technique.Finally, it’s useful to spend some time learning about memory...
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Many religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism, attribute spiritual powers to mantras. However, mantra usage is not restricted by religion or language. Some examples of mantras include: The Sanskrit chant of Om, Om Shanti, or So Ham
A teddy, a stuffed animal. But no, so apparently there's no such thing as a panther. So there's a Sanskrit word applied to the tiger, which is called pandara, meaning whitish yellow. The Greeks borrowed it and adapted it to panthera, meaning all beasts. But scientifically sp...
Here at the Magnetic Memory Method Headquarters, I’m partial to the Memory Palace technique — not because I’m deranged, but because it’s the most effective and exciting learning tool in the world. You don’t have to take my word for it, either. This study from the journal Neuron is...